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Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon (January 13, 1925 – October 18, 2000) was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and she served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for theater and film.
Actress: Cocoon. Gwen Verdon was born to the theater. Her mother, Gertrude, was a vaudevillian and dancer. Her father, Joseph, was an MGM studio electrician. She had to wear corrective boots as a child to straighten out her legs, which were misshapen by childhood illness.
Gwen Verdon. Actress: Cocoon. Gwen Verdon was born to the theater. Her mother, Gertrude, was a vaudevillian and dancer. Her father, Joseph, was an MGM studio electrician. She had to wear corrective boots as a child to straighten out her legs, which were misshapen by childhood illness. Nonetheless, she first appeared as a tapper on stage at age 6.
Oct 18, 2000 · Gwen Verdon, whose high-kicking artistry, flaming red hair and head-turning figure made her an unforgettable presence in musicals like "Can-Can," "Damn Yankees" and "Chicago," died today in ...
Apr 16, 2019 · In addition to the critical role she played in Bob Fosse's legacy, Gwen Verdon was a formidable dancer, actress and choreographer in her own right. Michelle Williams plays her opposite Sam ...
Gwen Verdon, one of the quintessential Broadway musical stars of the 20th century, died in her sleep during the night of Oct. 17-18. She was in Woodstock, VT, where she was visiting her daughter,...
Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon (January 13, 1925 – October 18, 2000) was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and she served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for theater and film.
Oct 19, 2000 · Gwen Verdon, the brilliant Broadway dancer who won four Tony Awards within six years in the 1950s, died of natural causes at her daughter’s home in Woodstock, Vt., Tuesday evening. She was...
Fosse/Verdon: Created by Thomas Kail, Steven Levenson. With Sam Rockwell, Michelle Williams, Norbert Leo Butz, Aya Cash. An inside look at the romantic and creative partnership between influential choreographer/director, Bob Fosse, and Gwen Verdon, one of the greatest Broadway dancers of all time.
Actor, dancer, choreographer. Fast Facts. Overcame rickets as a child by taking dance classes to strengthen her legs. Left a growing dancing career and eloped with first husband James...
