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Bob Fosse

Bob Fosse

Directing1927Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Robert Louis “Bob” Fosse (June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American actor, dancer, musical theater choreographer, director, screenwriter, film editor and film director. He won an unprecedented eight Tony Awards for choreography, as well as one for direction. He was nominated for an Academy Award four times, winning for his direction of Cabaret (beating Francis Ford Coppola for The Godfather). He was closely identified with his third wife, Broadway dancing star Gwen Verdon. She was both the dancer/collaborator/muse upon whom he choreographed much of his work and, together with dancer/choreographer Ann Reinking, a significant guardian of the Fosse legacy after his death.

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Acting History

2002
1985
That's Dancing!
as Self (archive footage)
1983
Star 80
Director
Star 80
Screenplay
1982
Wogan
TVas Self
1981
Pippin
Choreographer
Pippin
Stage Director
Pippin
Director of Photography
1979
All That Jazz
Choreographer
1977
Thieves
as Mr. Day
1976
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
1974
The Little Prince
as The Snake
Lenny
as The Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)
Lenny
Director
The Little Prince
Choreographer
1972
Cabaret
Director
Cabaret
Choreographer
Liza with a Z
Choreographer
1969
Sweet Charity
Choreographer
1958
Damn Yankees
as Mambo Dancer (uncredited)
Damn Yankees
Choreographer
1957
The Pajama Game
Choreographer
1955
My Sister Eileen
as Frank Lippincott
My Sister Eileen
Choreographer
1953
Kiss Me Kate
as "Hortensio"
Kiss Me Kate
Choreographer
1951
The Colgate Comedy Hour
TVas Self4 eps

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
6/23/1927
Day of Death
9/23/1987
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA