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Berkeley William Enos, (November 29, 1895 – March 14, 1976) known professionally as Busby Berkeley, was an American film director and musical choreographer. Berkeley devised elaborate musical production numbers that often involved complex geometric patterns.
- 1927–1971
- March 14, 1976 (aged 80), Palm Desert, California, U.S.
- Berkeley William Enos, November 29, 1895, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, California
Apr 17, 2024 · Busby Berkeley (born November 29, 1895, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died March 14, 1976, Palm Springs, California) was an American motion-picture director and choreographer who was noted for the elaborate dancing-girl extravaganzas that he created on film.
- Michael Barson
Busby Berkeley was a pioneer of musical film choreography, known for his elaborate and extravagant dance numbers. He worked for Warner Brothers, MGM and 20th Century-Fox, and directed stars like Judy Garland, Gene Kelly and Eleanor Powell.
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Palm Springs, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Busby Berkeley, one of the greatest choreographers of the US movie musical. Find out how he created extravagant dance routines, worked with stars like Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, and faced challenges and controversies in the industry.
- Additional Crew, Director, Music Department
- March 14, 1976
- November 29, 1895
Oct 28, 2019 · Where to begin with Busby Berkeley. A beginner‘s path through the kaleidoscopic choreography of Busby Berkeley. 28 October 2019.
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Mar 16, 2016 · Derek Malcolm. Wed 16 Mar 2016 01.00 EDT. It was once fashionable to call Busby Berkeley, the pioneering Hollywood dance director who has died aged 80, a vulgarian whose garish confections,...
Dec 1, 2016 · With his spectacular production numbers in “42nd Street,” from 1933, Busby Berkeley resuscitated the musical genre. Lesser directors had been filming song-and-dance scenes with a dull,...
