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Occupation (s) Choreographer and dancer. Spouse. Larry Douglas (1948–1959) Children. Two. Onna White (March 24, 1922 – April 8, 2005) was a Canadian choreographer and dancer, nominated for eight Tony Awards. [1]
“It seemed like I had the freedom to fly.” In her later years, she kept up with the work of young choreographers, but had no personal interest in choreographing for music videos or television. “I...
Quotes. When I look back on my career, I realize I had a lot of nerve. I had stride. I had guts. If you really want to be a choreographer, get down to business. Give it all you've got. You've got to prove yourself honey; and if you do it doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman.
- March 24, 1922
- April 8, 2005
White, Onna(b. 24 March 1922 in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. 8 April 2005 in West Hollywood, California), dancer and choreographer whose career on Broadway and in Hollywood spanned over forty years, during which she received eight Tony Award nominations and an Academy Award.
In Remembrance: Onna White. Onna White, the multiple Tony Award nominated choreographer who received an Honorary Academy Award for her work in the film adaptation of the musical Oliver!, has passed away on April 8, 2005. She was 83. Born on March 24, 1922 on Prince Edward Island, Canada, White was a classically trained ballerina who made her ...
Apr 11, 2005 · By The Associated Press. April 11, 2005. WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 10 - The choreographer Onna White, who was awarded a special Oscar for the musical "Oliver!" and was nominated eight times...
Feb 2, 1991 · Sitting in her West Hollywood home, veteran choreographer Onna White recounts the time she went to the Bel-Air for a luncheon meeting with Bette Davis several years ago.
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