Bob Fosse
| Bob Fosse | |
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Fosse with Viveca Lindfors in Broadway musical, Pal Joey (1963)
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| Born |
Robert Louis Fosse June 23, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 23, 1987 (aged 60) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart Attack |
| Resting place |
Cremains scattered in the Atlantic Ocean off the shores of Quogue, New York 40°48′N 72°36′W / 40.8°N 72.6°W |
| Occupation | Actor, choreographer, dancer, director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1947–1986 |
| Spouse(s) |
Mary Ann Niles (m. 1949; div. 1951) Joan McCracken (m. 1952; div. 1959) Gwen Verdon (m. 1960; separated 1971) |
| Partner(s) | Ann Reinking (1972–1978) |
| Children | 1 |
Robert Louis "Bob" Fosse (June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American dancer, musical theatre choreographer, director, screenwriter, film director and actor.
He won eight Tony Awards for choreography, more than anyone else, as well as one for direction. He was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning for his direction of Cabaret.
Fosse was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 23, 1927, to a Norwegian American father, Cyril K. Fosse, and Irish-born mother, Sara Alice Fosse (née Stanton), the second youngest of six. He teamed up with Charles Grass, another young dancer, and began a collaboration under the name The Riff Brothers. They toured theaters throughout the Chicago area. After being recruited, Fosse was placed in the variety show Tough Situation, which toured military and naval bases in the Pacific. Fosse moved to New York City with the ambition of being the new Fred Astaire. His appearance with his first wife and dance partner Mary Ann Niles (1923–1987) in Call Me Mister brought him to the attention of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Fosse and Niles were regular performers on Your Hit Parade during its 1950-51 season, and during this season Martin and Lewis caught their act in New York's Pierre Hotel and scheduled them to appear on the Colgate Comedy Hour. Fosse was signed to a MGM contract in 1953. His early screen appearances included Give A Girl A Break, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis and Kiss Me Kate, all released in 1953. A short sequence that he choreographed in the latter (and danced with Carol Haney) brought him to the attention of Broadway producers.
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