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Bob Fosse

American choreographer and director

Also known as: Robert Louis Fosse

Written by Michael Barson

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Last Updated: Nov 11, 2024 • Article History

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Byname of:: Robert Louis Fosse

Born:: June 23, 1927, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Died:: September 23, 1987, Washington, D.C. (aged 60)

Awards And Honors:: Tony Awards; Academy Award (1973)

Notable Works:: “All That Jazz”; “Big Deal”; “Cabaret”; “Damn Yankees”; “Lenny”; “Pippin”; “Star 80”; “Sweet Charity”; “The Pajama Game”

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Bob Fosse (born June 23, 1927, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died September 23, 1987, Washington, D.C.) was an 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. He began on the stage, where he worked on such notable productions as Sweet Charity (1966–67; 1986–87) and Chicago (1975–77), and later had a successful, though brief, film career, which was highlighted by Cabaret (1972). Fosse, who was the son of a vaudevillian, attended dance ...(100 of 1312 words)

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