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Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon (January 13, 1925 – October 18, 2000) was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and she served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for theater and film.
Gwen Verdon was a legendary dancer and actress who starred in musicals like "Damn Yankees" and "Sweet Charity". She was married to choreographer Bob Fosse and appeared in his films like "Cocoon" and "The Cotton Club".
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- Culver City, California, USA
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- Woodstock, Vermont, USA
Oct 18, 2000 · Gwen Verdon, whose high-kicking artistry, flaming red hair and head-turning figure made her an unforgettable presence in musicals like "Can-Can," "Damn Yankees" and "Chicago," died today in ...
Apr 16, 2019 · Take a look back at the real life romance between choreographer Bob Fosse and dancer Gwen Verdon that inspired the FX show Fosse/Verdon.
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Gwen Verdon was a legendary Broadway dancer and actress who won four Tony Awards and starred in musicals like "Damn Yankees", "Redhead" and "Sweet Charity". She was married to choreographer Bob Fosse and collaborated with him on many projects, including "Chicago" and "Fosse".
- January 13, 1925
- October 18, 2000
Apr 16, 2019 · In addition to the critical role she played in Bob Fosse's legacy, Gwen Verdon was a formidable dancer, actress and choreographer in her own right. Michelle Williams plays her opposite Sam ...
Gwen Verdon, one of the quintessential Broadway musical stars of the 20th century, died in her sleep during the night of Oct. 17-18. She was in Woodstock, VT, where she was visiting her daughter,...
