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Gower Carlyle Champion (June 22, 1919 – August 25, 1980) was an American actor, theatre director, choreographer, and dancer.
Gower Champion was a dancer, actor, choreographer and director who won eight Tony Awards. He was married to Marge Champion and died in 1980 after the premiere of 42nd Street.
- June 22, 1921
- August 25, 1980
Marjorie Celeste Champion (née Belcher; September 2, 1919 – October 21, 2020) was an American dancer and actress. At fourteen, she was hired as a dance model for Walt Disney Studios animated films.
Gower Champion was born on 22 June 1921 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and director, known for An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte (1969), Lovely to Look At (1952) and Hello, Dolly! (1969).
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- Geneva, Illinois, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Learn about the life and career of Gower Champion, an eight-time Tony Award-winning dancer, actor, choreographer, and director. He created musicals such as Bye Bye Birdie, Carnival!, Hello, Dolly!, and 42nd Street.
Aug 24, 2010 · A tribute to the late director and choreographer of musicals like Bye Bye Birdie, Hello, Dolly! and 42nd Street. Learn about his career, style, achievements and legacy from his colleagues and friends.
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CHAMPION, Gower (b. 22 June 1919 in Geneva, Illinois; d. 25 August 1980 in New York City), noted dancer, choreographer, and director of stage, screen, and television. Born to John W. Champion, an advertising executive, and Beatrice Carlisle, a custom dressmaker, Champion was raised by his mother in Los Angeles after his parents divorced. He ...
