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Bob Fosse

American choreographer, dancer, and director (1927–1987)

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Film director

Born in

Chicago

Born

June 23, 1927

Zodiac

Cancer

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22,007

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60

age at death

Born
June 23, 1927 in 🇺🇸Chicago
Died
September 23, 1987 (aged 60)
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·rabbit 🐇
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About

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Robert Louis Fosse was an American choreographer, dancer, actor, filmmaker, and stage director. He is known for his work on stage and screen, and was arguably the most influential figure in the field of jazz dance in the twentieth century. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Tony Awards, and the Palme d'Or.

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Sun Sign

Cancer♋︎

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Moon Sign

Aries♈︎

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Water

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1987
Day 22,007
Age 60

Death of Bob Fosse

Sep 23, 1987

Bob Fosse dies of a heart attack in Washington, D.C.

1983
Day 20,281
Age 55

Star 80 Release

Jan 1, 1983

Fosse directs 'Star 80', a biographical drama film.

1979
Day 18,820
Age 51

All That Jazz Release

Jan 1, 1979

Fosse directs 'All That Jazz', a semi-autobiographical film.

1978
Day 18,540
Age 50

Dancin' Broadway Debut

Mar 27, 1978

Fosse's 'Dancin'' opens on Broadway.

1972
Day 16,263
Age 44

Pippin on Broadway

Jan 1, 1972

Fosse directs and choreographs 'Pippin' on Broadway.

Day 16,263
Age 44

Cabaret Release

Jan 1, 1972

Fosse directs the film 'Cabaret'.

Day 16,263
Age 44

Oscar for Cabaret

Jan 1, 1972

Fosse wins the Academy Award for Best Director for 'Cabaret'.

1969
Day 15,168
Age 41

Sweet Charity Release

Jan 1, 1969

Fosse directs and choreographs the film 'Sweet Charity'.

1966
Day 14,100
Age 38

Sweet Charity on Broadway

Jan 29, 1966

Fosse directs and choreographs 'Sweet Charity' on Broadway.

1960
Day 11,880
Age 32

Marriage to Gwen Verdon

Jan 1, 1960

Fosse marries Gwen Verdon.

1959
Day 11,515
Age 31

Divorce from Joan McCracken

Jan 1, 1959

Fosse divorces Joan McCracken.

1955
Day 10,054
Age 27

Damn Yankees Choreography

Jan 1, 1955

Fosse choreographs 'Damn Yankees' on Broadway.

1951
Day 8,593
Age 23

Marriage to Joan McCracken

Jan 1, 1951

Fosse marries Joan McCracken.

1950
Day 8,228
Age 22

Debut on Broadway

Jan 1, 1950

Fosse makes his Broadway debut in 'Dance Me a Song'.

1949
Day 7,863
Age 21

Marriage to Mary Ann Niles

Jan 1, 1949

Fosse marries Mary Ann Niles.

1947
Day 7,132
Age 19

The Riff Brothers

Jan 1, 1947

Fosse and Charles Grass form 'The Riff Brothers'.

1945
Day 6,402
Age 17

Burlesque circuit

Jan 1, 1945

Fosse performs in burlesque houses.

Day 6,402
Age 17

High School Graduation

Jan 1, 1945

Graduates from Steinmetz High School.

1939
Day 4,210
Age 11

Early Dance Training

Jan 1, 1939

Begins formal dance training.

1927
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Bob Fosse

Jun 23, 1927

Robert Louis Fosse is born in Chicago, Illinois.