Bob Fosse

January 9, 2024
Director

Quick Facts

Bob Fosse
Full Name Bob Fosse
Occupation Director
Date Of Birth Jun 23, 1927(1927-06-23)
Age 97
Date Of Death 1987-09-23
Birthplace Chicago
Country United States
Birth City Illinois
Horoscope Gemini

Bob Fosse Biography

Name Bob Fosse
Birthday Jun 23
Birth Year 1927
Place Of Birth Chicago
Home Town Illinois
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Gemini
Spouse Gwen Verdon , Joan McCracken , Mary Ann Niles

Bob Fosse is one of the most popular and richest Director who was born on June 23, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Director and choreographer for the film Cabaret The film brought the director the Academy Award for Best Achievement in Direction. The director also directed Sweet Charity (1969), Lenny (1974) and All That Jazz (1979).

He was the director He directed Joel Grey in the musical film Cabaret. in the musical film Cabaret.

He was married to his his first spouse Mary Ann Niles in 1947 as well as his the second spouse Joan McCracken in 1951, and the actress He married first wife Mary Ann Niles in 1947, second wife Joan McCracken in 1951, and actress Gwen Verdon on April 3, 1960. He had a daughter named Nicole. on April 3 in 1960. He had his daughter named Nicole.

Bob Fosse Net Worth

Net Worth $2.5 Million
Source Of Income Director
House Living in own house.

Bob Fosse is one of the richest Director from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bob Fosse 's net worth $2.5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The first Broadway musical choreographed by him is The Pajama Game in 1954 Then came Damn Yankees in 1955.

He was awarded Nine Tony Awards, including an record-breaking number of eight awards for choreography.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 8 in

Bob Fosse height 5 ft 8 in Bob weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bob Fosse Dating?

According to our records, Bob Fosse married to Gwen Verdon , Joan McCracken , Mary Ann Niles. As of December 1, 2023, Bob Fosse’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Bob Ranked on the list of most popular Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bob Fosse celebrates birthday on June 23 of every year.

What is Bob Fosse most famous for?

Born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 23, 1927, Bob Fosse is known as a choreographer and director of stage and screen musicals. During his career, he created masterpieces such as Cabaret (1972), All That Jazz (1979) and Lenny (1974) and was recognized by Tony and Academy Awards.

What is Fosse dance style?

Fosse is best known for his signature jazz style , which features sultry hip rolls, smooth finger snaps, turned-in pigeon toes and specific, detailed movements.

Who invented jazz hands?

Probably the biggest proponent of jazz hands was Bob Fosse, who incorporated them in nearly all of his Broadway and film musical choreography. The best example of this is the opening musical number of Pippin, “Magic to Do”, in which still illuminated jazz hands are the first thing the audience sees.

Was Bob Fosse a good dancer?

A trained dancer , Bob Fosse achieved success as a choreographer and director of stage and screen musicals. He set records with Tony and Academy Awards won for his work, which includes Pippin, Cabaret and Chicago.

How did Bob Fosse influence jazz?

One of the most influential men in jazz dance history, Bob Fosse created a unique dance style that is practiced in dance studios throughout the world. His amazing choreography continues to live on through several great Broadway musicals such as “Cabaret”, “Damn Yankees” and “Chicago.”

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