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Born
Chicago, Illinois
Robert Louis Fosse
second youngest of 6 -
Graduated High School
Enlisted in the Navy afterwards
He was still in boot camp when the war came to an end
After fulfilling his military requirement, he moved to NYC and continued to pursue dance -
Vaudeville Debut
'Call Me Mister' -
Later Studies
After his discharge in 1947, where he studied acting at the American Theatre Wing while dancing as a team with his first wife -
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Marriage (Mary Ann Niles)
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Marriage (Joan McCracken)
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Contract with MGM
appeared in 'Give a Girl a Break,' 'The Affairs of Dobie Gills,' and 'Kiss Me Kate.' this led to Broadway producers finding him. -
Choreographed 'The Pajama Game'
Won Tony for Best Choreography -
Choreographed 'Damn Yankees'
won Tony for Best Choreography -
Choreographed 'New Girl in Town'
Nominated for Best Choreography Tony -
Directed/Choreographed 'Redhead'
First time directing!
Won Tony for Best Choreography -
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Marriage (Gwen Verdon)
separated mid-70s, however, they were legally married until death -
Choreographed 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'
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Directed/Choreographed 'The Conquering Hero'
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Nicole Providence Fosse
daughter with Verdon
became an actress and a dancer -
Choreographed/Directed 'Sweet Charity'
starred his wife and "muse" Gwen Verdon
won Tony for Best Choreography
Nominated for Best Direction of a Musical Tony -
Directed Film Adaptation of 'Sweet Charity'
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Directed 'Pippin'
on Broadway
received several Tony nominations
won Best Choreography and Best Direction of a Musical -
'Liza with a Z'
produced his first concert film
won the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Choreography' Emmy -
'Cabaret' Film
directed the film version of the famous musical
holds the record for most number of 'Academy Award' wins in a sole year without winning 'Best Picture'
won Academy Award for his direction -
'The Little Prince'
was the snake in the musical version of this originally French book
co-starred with Gene Wilder -
Directed 'Chicago'
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'Big Deal'
Choreographed, wrote, and directed
earned 5 Tony nominations
closed after 69 performances
last work before his death -
Death
Washington, D.C.
He passed away due to a heart attack at the George Washington University Hospital. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered in the Atlantic Ocean as per his request.
