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Bob Fosse

American choreographer, dancer, and director (1927-1987) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 60

Robert Louis Fosse was an American choreographer, dancer, actor, filmmaker, and stage director. He is known for his work on stage and screen, and was arguably the most influential figure in the field of jazz dance in the twentieth century.

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A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026

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A life in dates

2001Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre ChoreographerAward1987Died23 September 1987Capezio Dance AwardAward1985Night of 100 Stars IIFilm1983Star 80Film, Director, Writer1982WoganSeries1979All That JazzFilm, Director, Writer1978The South Bank ShowSeries1977ThievesFilm, Mr. Day1974LennyFilm, Director1973Academy Award for Best DirectorAwardBAFTA Award for Best DirectionAwardTony Award for Best Direction of a MusicalAwardThe American Film Institute Salute to ...Series, 19731972CabaretFilm, Director1969From Stage to Screen---A Director's DilemmaFilm1959StartimeSeries, Director1958The Garry Moore ShowSeries1955My Sister EileenFilm, Frank Lippincott1953Give a Girl a BreakFilm, Bob Dowdy1950The Colgate Comedy HourSeriesYour Hit ParadeSeries1927Born23 June 1927

People around Bob

  • All That Jazz 1979
  • Cabaret 1972
  • Lenny 1974
  • The Little Prince 1974
  • Sweet Charity 1969

Filmography 27

55 credits on file

Television 7

Media & music

Photos 1

Awards

Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer2001
Capezio Dance Award1987
Academy Award for Best Director1973
Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical1973
BAFTA Award for Best Direction1973
Emmy Award
National Board of Review Award for Best Film
American Choreography Awards

About this person

He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Tony Awards, and the Palme d'Or.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 1987 · aged 60