Bob Fosse
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1927 — Present
Choreographerdancerdirector
Personal Info
- Born
- Jun 23, 1927
- Age
- 98
- Birth Place
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
LEGACY & ORIGINS
Born Robert Louis Fosse
June 23, 1927
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died September 23, 1987 (aged 60)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupations
Choreographerdancerdirector
Years active 1947–1987
Spouses
Mary Ann Niles
(m. 1947; div. 1951)
Joan McCracken
(m. 1952; div. 1959)
Gwen Verdon (m. 1960)
Robert Louis Fosse (/ˈfɒsi/ ⓘ; June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American choreographer, dancer, actor, filmmaker, and stage director. He is known for his work on stage and screen, and was arguably the most influential figure in the field of jazz dance in the twentieth century. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Tony Awards, and the Palme d'Or.
His career began as an actor in the musical productions Call Me Mister (1947), Billion Dollar Baby (1951), and Pal Joey (1952). He transitioned into directing and choreographing musical works, winning Tony Awards for choreographing The Pajama Game (1954), Damn Yankees (1955), Redhead (1959), Little Me (1963), Sweet Charity (1966), Pippin (1972), Dancin' (1978), and Big Deal (1986), and for directing Pippin. He worked on Bells Are Ringing (1956), New Girl in Town (1958), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1961), and Chicago (1975).
June 23, 1927
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died September 23, 1987 (aged 60)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupations
Choreographerdancerdirector
Years active 1947–1987
Spouses
Mary Ann Niles
(m. 1947; div. 1951)
Joan McCracken
(m. 1952; div. 1959)
Gwen Verdon (m. 1960)
Robert Louis Fosse (/ˈfɒsi/ ⓘ; June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American choreographer, dancer, actor, filmmaker, and stage director. He is known for his work on stage and screen, and was arguably the most influential figure in the field of jazz dance in the twentieth century. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Tony Awards, and the Palme d'Or.
His career began as an actor in the musical productions Call Me Mister (1947), Billion Dollar Baby (1951), and Pal Joey (1952). He transitioned into directing and choreographing musical works, winning Tony Awards for choreographing The Pajama Game (1954), Damn Yankees (1955), Redhead (1959), Little Me (1963), Sweet Charity (1966), Pippin (1972), Dancin' (1978), and Big Deal (1986), and for directing Pippin. He worked on Bells Are Ringing (1956), New Girl in Town (1958), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1961), and Chicago (1975).
Life & Career Details
Born Robert Louis Fosse
June 23, 1927
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died September 23, 1987 (aged 60)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupations
Choreographerdancerdirector
Years active 1947–1987
Spouses
Mary Ann Niles
(m. 1947; div. 1951)
Joan McCracken
(m. 1952; div. 1959)
Gwen Verdon (m. 1960)
Robert Louis Fosse (/ˈfɒsi/ ⓘ; June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American choreographer, dancer, actor, filmmaker, and stage director. He is known for his work on stage and screen, and was arguably the most influential figure in the field of jazz dance in the twentieth century. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Tony Awards, and the Palme d'Or.
His career began as an actor in the musical productions Call Me Mister (1947), Billion Dollar Baby (1951), and Pal Joey (1952). He transitioned into directing and choreographing musical works, winning Tony Awards for choreographing The Pajama Game (1954), Damn Yankees (1955), Redhead (1959), Little Me (1963), Sweet Charity (1966), Pippin (1972), Dancin' (1978), and Big Deal (1986), and for directing Pippin. He worked on Bells Are Ringing (1956), New Girl in Town (1958), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1961), and Chicago (1975).
June 23, 1927
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died September 23, 1987 (aged 60)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupations
Choreographerdancerdirector
Years active 1947–1987
Spouses
Mary Ann Niles
(m. 1947; div. 1951)
Joan McCracken
(m. 1952; div. 1959)
Gwen Verdon (m. 1960)
Robert Louis Fosse (/ˈfɒsi/ ⓘ; June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American choreographer, dancer, actor, filmmaker, and stage director. He is known for his work on stage and screen, and was arguably the most influential figure in the field of jazz dance in the twentieth century. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Tony Awards, and the Palme d'Or.
His career began as an actor in the musical productions Call Me Mister (1947), Billion Dollar Baby (1951), and Pal Joey (1952). He transitioned into directing and choreographing musical works, winning Tony Awards for choreographing The Pajama Game (1954), Damn Yankees (1955), Redhead (1959), Little Me (1963), Sweet Charity (1966), Pippin (1972), Dancin' (1978), and Big Deal (1986), and for directing Pippin. He worked on Bells Are Ringing (1956), New Girl in Town (1958), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1961), and Chicago (1975).
Works & Highlights
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