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Robert Louis Fosse ( / ˈfɒsi /; June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American actor, choreographer, dancer, and film and stage director. [2] 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. [3]
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.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Bob Fosse is a choreographer, dancer and director best known for Tony Award-winning musicals including 'Chicago' and 'Cabaret.'
Bob Fosse was born on 23 June 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Cabaret (1972), All That Jazz (1979) and Lenny (1974). He was married to Gwen Verdon, Joan McCracken and Mary Ann Niles. He died on 23 September 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
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Nov 8, 2013 · Our cultural correspondent reviews Bob Fosse’s new biography, tracing the choreographer and director’s life.
Apr 9, 2019 · Bob Fosse was many things: a legendary director known for Cabaret, All that Jazz, and an array of Broadway hits; an innovative choreographer who pioneered a new style of dance that still...
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 ...
