Bob Fosse (1927–1987)

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Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Robert Louis Fosse. He is known for his work on Cabaret (1972), All That Jazz (1979) and Lenny (1974). He was married to Gwen Verdon, Joan McCracken and Mary Ann Niles. He died on September 23, 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. See full bio »

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Known For

Cabaret
Cabaret Additional Crew
(1972)
All That Jazz
All That Jazz Additional Crew
(1979)
Lenny
Lenny The Interviewer
(1974)
Liza with a Z
Liza with a Z Additional Crew
(1972)
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  Fosse/Verdon (TV Mini-Series) (original choreography - 9 episodes, 2019) (book - 2 episodes, 2019)
- Providence (2019) ... (original choreography: Big Spender and If They Could See Me Now)
- Nowadays (2019) ... (book: Chicago) / (original choreography: All That Jazz and Nowadays)
- All I Care About Is Love (2019) ... (book: Chicago) / (original choreography: All That Jazz)
- Glory (2019) ... (original choreography: Manson Trio)
- Who's Got the Pain? (2019) ... (original choreography: Two Lost Souls) / (original choreography: Whatever Lola Wants) / (original choreography: Who's Got the Pain)
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 2001 Great Performances: Dance in America (TV Series) (choreographer - 1 episode)
- From Broadway: Fosse (2001) ... (choreographer: original)
 1981 Pippin: His Life and Times (TV Movie) (choreographer) / (choreographer: original New York production) / (stage director: original New York production)
 1979 All That Jazz (choreographer)
 1974 The Little Prince (choreographer)
 1972 Liza with a Z (TV Special) (choreographer)
 1972 Cabaret (dances staged by)
 1969 Sweet Charity (choreographed by) / (from the New York stage production staging and choreography by)
 1961 The Seasons of Youth (TV Special) (choreographer)
 1959 Startime (TV Series) (choreographer - 1 episode)
- The Wonderful World of Entertainment (1959) ... (choreographer)
 1959 The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (TV Series) (choreographer - 1 episode)
- Episode #4.1 (1959) ... (choreographer)
 1958 Damn Yankees (choreographer)
 1957 The Pajama Game (choreographer)
 1955 My Sister Eileen (choreographer - as Robert Fosse)
 1953 Kiss Me Kate (choreographer - uncredited)
 1951 The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV Series) (choreographer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #1.37 (1951) ... (choreographer)
- Hosts: Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis; guest: Polly Bergen (1951) ... (choreographer)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage: Choreographer, with Jerome Robbins, for "Bells Are Ringing" on Broadway. Nominated for Tony award See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies | 4 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 2 Interviews | 8 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Niles and Fosse | Robert Fosse | Fosse | Fosse & Niles

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

If you think you can do better, then do better. Don't compete with anyone, just yourself. When you are in trouble or have a dilemma, ask yourself, "What's the important thing?". And when you wake up in the morning, ask yourself how you can be a better person, not just a better performer. See more »

Trivia:

In most of his choreographed pieces, he (or those dancing his choreography) usually wore a hat and gloves. Fosse always wore hats because he started going bald at the age of 17; he used gloves a lot because he didn't like his hands. See more »

Trademark:

In most of his choreographed sequences, you will see him or his proteges wearing a hat/gloves. See more »

Nickname:

Bobbie See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer
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