Tommy Tune
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Summary
Tommy Tune was born on February 28, 1939[1], in Wichita Falls[2]. He has worked as a choreographer[3], actor[4], theatrical director[5], stage actor[6], and music director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,421 views/month, #6,840 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: director[11], dancer[12]
- Educated at: University of Texas at Austin[13], University of Houston[14], Lon Morris College[15], Lamar High School[16]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[17], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[18], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[19], Capezio Dance Award[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Tommy Tune[23]
- Family name: Tune[24]
- Given name: Tommy[25]
- Official website: http://www.tommytune.com/[26]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Start of work period: 1965[29]
- Writing language: English[30]
- Dance style: tap dance[31]
- P14750: 095A-674C-9099-1F69-52B7[32]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[33]
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Country: US[34]
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Began / founded: 1939-02-28[35]
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MusicBrainz ID: 41ac0393-b913-4cde-be73-c8a0e91156a9[36]
Why It Matters
Tommy Tune has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Tommy Tune born?
Tommy Tune was born in Wichita Falls[2].
What did Tommy Tune do for work?
Tommy Tune worked as a choreographer[3], actor[4], theatrical director[5], stage actor[6], and music director[7].
Where did Tommy Tune go to school?
Tommy Tune was educated at University of Texas at Austin[13], University of Houston[14], Lon Morris College[15], and Lamar High School[16].
What awards did Tommy Tune receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[17] and Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[18].