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Bob Fosse
Directing
23 Jun 1927
† 23 Sept 1987
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Robert Louis “Bob” Fosse (June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American actor, dancer, musical theater choreographer, director, screenwriter, film editor and film director. He won an unprecedented eight Tony Awards for choreography, as well as one for direction. He was nominated for an Academy Award four times, winning for his direction of Cabaret (beating Francis Ford Coppola for The Godfather). He was closely identified with his third wife, Broadway dancing star Gwen Verdon. She was both...
Also Known As
Robert Louis "Bob" Fosse, Robert Louis Fosse

























