Gower Champion
0 sources
Summary
Gower Champion was born on June 22, 1919[1], in Geneva[2]. He died on August 25, 1980[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a choreographer[5], actor[6], television actor[7], theatrical director[8], and music director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,107 views/month, #6,923 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 22, 1921[11]
- Spouse: Marge Champion[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: film actor[15], dancer[16], film director[17], director[18]
- Educated at: Fairfax High School[19]
- Award received: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], American Choreography Awards[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Gower Champion[24]
- Family name: Champion[25]
- Given name: Gower[26]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Number of children: 2[29]
- Start of work period: 1939[30]
- Writing language: English[31]
- Related category: Category:Films directed by Gower Champion[32]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
-
Type: Person[33]
-
Country: US[34]
-
Began / founded: 1919-06-22[35]
-
Ended / dissolved: 1980-08-25[36]
-
MusicBrainz ID: f79ed0d9-f316-4ebd-b114-2095bd7bc0e8[37]
Why It Matters
Gower Champion has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Gower Champion born?
Gower Champion's place of birth was Geneva[2].
Where did Gower Champion die?
Gower Champion died in Manhattan[4].
Who was Gower Champion married to?
Gower Champion's spouses include Marge Champion[12].
What did Gower Champion do for work?
Gower Champion worked as a choreographer[5], actor[6], television actor[7], theatrical director[8], and music director[9].
Where did Gower Champion go to school?
Gower Champion was educated at Fairfax High School[19].
What awards did Gower Champion receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[20] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].