Brief biography on Bob Fosse

1. A Man Full of Razzle Dazzle

2.  Born June 23rd, 1927
 Grew up in Chicago
 One of 6 children
 Moved to New York in search of fame
 Premature balding ended his movie career early
 Multiple marriages
 Mary Ann Niles (1949 - 1951)
 Joan McCracken (1952 - 1959)
 Gwen Verdon (1960 – 1987)*daughter Nicole
 Epilepsy (1961)
 Heart attack (1987)

3.  “Kiss Me Kate”- proved himself as a choreographer
 Heavily influenced by burlesque (legitimized)
 Unique jazz style (Sensual, awkward)
 “Awkward” angles (turned in knees, shuffling etc…)
 Jazz hands
 Choreographed “Chicago”, “All That Jazz”, “Sweet Chariot”
 Pushed the limits of explicitness (thanks or blame?)
 8 Tony Awards (choreography and direction)
 1 Oscar for “Cabaret” *nominated 4 times
 1 Emmy for “Liza with a Z”
 Inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame

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