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Berkeley William Enos, (November 29, 1895 – March 14, 1976) [1] 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.
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.
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Palm Springs, California, USA
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 one of the greatest choreographers of the US movie musical. He started his career in the US Army in 1918, as a lieutenant in the artillery conducting and directing parades.
- Additional Crew, Director, Music Department
- March 14, 1976
- November 29, 1895
Jul 11, 2018 · His set pieces are legend, his showgirls are legion. Here’s your crash course in the master of Hollywood escapism: Busby Berkeley.
Oct 28, 2019 · The best place to start – 42nd Street. Three films released in the same year illustrate the breadth of Berkeley’s vision, and the stylistic diversity in his work.
May 21, 2018 · Learn about Busby Berkeley, a pioneer of musical filmmaking and choreography in Hollywood. Find out his life story, career highlights, publications, and references.
