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Gwen Verdon

Gwen Verdon

Acting
13 Jan 1925
18 Oct 2000
Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for theater and film. With flaming red hair and a quaver in her voice, Verdon was a critically acclaimed performer on Broadway from the 1950s-70s. Having originated many roles in musicals she is also strongly identified with her second husband, director–choreographer Bob Fosse, remembered as ...

Also Known As

Gwyneth Verdon, Gwen Verdun

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