Bob Fosse
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Summary
Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on September 23, 1987[3], in George Washington University Hospital[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film actor[6], choreographer[7], screenwriter[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,368 views/month, #2,463 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Quogue[11]
- Spouse: Joan McCracken[12], Gwen Verdon[13], Mary Ann Niles[14]
- Child: Nicole Fosse[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Native language: American English[17]
- Occupation: theatrical director[18], author[19], librettist[20], dancer[21], ballet dancer[22], director[23]
- Educated at: Amundsen High School[24]
- Notable work: Cabaret[25], Lenny[26], All That Jazz[27]
- Award received: Emmy Award[28], Academy Award for Best Director[29], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[30], Capezio Dance Award[31], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[32], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[33], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer[34], American Choreography Awards[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Genre: musical[37]
- Commons category: Bob Fosse[38]
- Unmarried partner: Ann Reinking[39], Jennifer Nairn-Smith[40]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[41]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[42]
- Family name: Fosse[43]
- Given name: Robert[44], Louis[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Works by Bob Fosse[46]
- Commons gallery: Bob Fosse[47]
- Described at URL: https://www.nytimes.com/1987/09/24/obituaries/bob-fosse-director-and-choreographer-dies.html[48]
- Medical condition: epilepsy[49]
- Manner of death: natural causes[50]
Why It Matters
Bob Fosse has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Bob Fosse born?
Bob Fosse's place of birth was Chicago[2].
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[12], Gwen Verdon[13], and Mary Ann Niles[14].
What did Bob Fosse do for work?
Bob Fosse worked as a film director[5], film actor[6], choreographer[7], screenwriter[8], and actor[9].
Where did Bob Fosse go to school?
Bob Fosse was educated at Amundsen High School[24].
What awards did Bob Fosse receive?
Honors received include Emmy Award[28], Academy Award for Best Director[29], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[30], and Capezio Dance Award[31].