Bob Fosse
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Bob Fosse
Summary
Bob Fosse is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on June 23, 1927[3]. He passed away in George Washington University Hospital[4]. He died on September 23, 1987[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film actor[7], choreographer[8], screenwriter[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,793 views/month, #2,463 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Chicago[2], Bob Fosse…
- Bob Fosse passed away in George Washington University Hospital[4].
- Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927[3].
- Bob Fosse died on September 23, 1987[5].
- Bob Fosse is buried at Quogue[12].
- Among Bob Fosse's spouses was Joan McCracken[13].
- Among Bob Fosse's spouses was Gwen Verdon[14].
- Among Bob Fosse's spouses was Mary Ann Niles[15].
- A child of Bob Fosse was Nicole Fosse[16].
- Bob Fosse held citizenship in United States[17].
- American English was Bob Fosse's native language[18].
- Bob Fosse's professions included film director[6].
- Bob Fosse's professions included film actor[7].
- Bob Fosse's professions included choreographer[8].
- Bob Fosse worked as a screenwriter[9].
- Bob Fosse's professions included actor[10].
- Bob Fosse worked as a theatrical director[19].
- Bob Fosse was educated at Amundsen High School[20].
- A notable work attributed to Bob Fosse is Cabaret[21].
- A notable work attributed to Bob Fosse is Lenny[22].
- A notable work attributed to Bob Fosse is All That Jazz[23].
- Bob Fosse received the Emmy Award[24].
- Bob Fosse received the Academy Award for Best Director[25].
- Bob Fosse received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[26].
- Bob Fosse received the Capezio Dance Award[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1927-06-23[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1987-09-23[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: b7614501-0eb3-4ab2-ba63-289631f9c83f[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Bob Fosse was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on June 23, 1927[3]. American English was his native language[18].
Education
Bob Fosse was educated at Amundsen High School[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[6], film actor[7], choreographer[8], screenwriter[9], actor[10], and theatrical director[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Cabaret[21], a film[33]; Lenny[22], a film[34]; and All That Jazz[23], a film[35].
Recognition
Awards received include Emmy Award[24], a television award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1949[38]; Academy Award for Best Director[25], an award for best direction[39], in United States[40], founded in 1929[41]; Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[26], a theatre award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1960[44]; Capezio Dance Award[27], an award[45], founded in 1952[46]; National Board of Review Award for Best Film[47], a class of award[48], in United States[49]; and BAFTA Award for Best Direction[50], a class of award[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1968[53].
Personal Life
Spouses include Joan McCracken[13], a ballet dancer[54], 1917–1961[55], of United States[56]; Gwen Verdon[14], a singer[57], 1925–2000[58], of United States[59], awarded the National Medal of Arts[60], specialised in acting[61]; and Mary Ann Niles[15], a dancer[62], 1923–1987[63], of United States[64]. A child of Bob Fosse was Nicole Fosse[16].
Death and Burial
Bob Fosse died on September 23, 1987[5]. He passed away in George Washington University Hospital[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[65]. He is buried at Quogue[12].
Why It Matters
Bob Fosse ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,793 views/month, #2,463 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
FAQs
Where was Bob Fosse born?
Born in Chicago[2], Bob Fosse…
Where did Bob Fosse die?
Bob Fosse passed away in George Washington University Hospital[4].
Who was Bob Fosse married to?
Bob Fosse's spouses include Joan McCracken[13], Gwen Verdon[14], and Mary Ann Niles[15].
What did Bob Fosse do for work?
Bob Fosse worked as film director[6], film actor[7], choreographer[8], screenwriter[9], and actor[10].
Where did Bob Fosse go to school?
Bob Fosse was educated at Amundsen High School[20].
What awards did Bob Fosse receive?
Honors received include Emmy Award[24], Academy Award for Best Director[25], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[26], and Capezio Dance Award[27].