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Robert Louis Fosse (/ ˈ f ɒ s i /; June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American actor, choreographer, dancer, and film and stage director. Known for his work on stage and screen, he is arguably the most influential figure in the field of jazz dance in the twentieth century.
Apr 2, 2014 · Bob Fosse is a choreographer, dancer and director best known for Tony Award-winning musicals including 'Chicago' and 'Cabaret.'
Jun 19, 2024 · Bob Fosse, American dancer, choreographer, and director who revolutionized musicals with his distinct style of dance—including his frequent use of props, signature moves, and provocative steps—and was well known for eschewing light comedic story lines for darker and more-introspective plots.
Bob Fosse was a dancer, choreographer, theatre and film director. He directed and choreographed musical works on stage and screen, including the stage musicals The Pajama Game (1954), Damn Yankees (1955), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1961), Sweet Charity (1966), Pippin (1972), and Chicago (1975).
All That Jazz is a 1979 American musical drama film directed by Bob Fosse and starring Roy Scheider. The screenplay, by Robert Alan Aurthur and Fosse, is a semi-autobiographical fantasy based on aspects of Fosse's life and career as a dancer, choreographer and director.
Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Cabaret (1972), Lenny (1974) and All That Jazz (1979). He was married to Gwen Verdon, Joan McCracken and Mary Ann Niles. He died on September 23, 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Sep 25, 1987 · Bob Fosse, the choreographer and director who died of a heart attack Wednesday night in Washington, probably would not have been surprised at the way he was remembered by some of the people...
Nov 2, 2013 · The choreographer known for jazz hands and the bump and grind was not afraid of death as much as he feared not being brilliant. Host Scott Simon speaks with Sam Wasson, author of Fosse, a new ...
Robert Louis Fosse ( / ˈfɒsi /; June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American actor, choreographer, dancer, and film and stage director. Known for his work on stage and screen, he is arguably the most influential figure in the field of jazz dance in the twentieth century.
Jan 16, 2024 · Bob Fosse. In his career, Fosse won a record eight Tony Awards for his choreography, but what makes it so unique and groundbreaking? Among some of the other greatest Broadway choreographers in the 60’s (Jerome Robbins, Jack Cole, Michael Bennett), Fosse’s style is instantly recognizable.
