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Bob Fosse

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

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Occupation

Film director

Born in

Chicago

Born

June 23, 1927

Zodiac

Cancer

22,008

days lived

60

age at death

Born
June 23, 1927 in 🇺🇸Chicago
Died
September 23, 1987 (aged 60)
Zodiac
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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

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Sep 23, 1987

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

1983
Day 20,281
Age 55

Star 80 Release

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Jan 1, 1983

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

1979
Day 18,820
Age 51

All That Jazz Release

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Jan 1, 1979

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

1978
Day 18,540
Age 50

Dancin' Broadway Debut

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Mar 27, 1978

Fosse's 'Dancin'' opens on Broadway.

1972
Day 16,263
Age 44

Pippin on Broadway

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Jan 1, 1972

Fosse directs and choreographs 'Pippin' on Broadway.

Day 16,263
Age 44

Cabaret Release

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Jan 1, 1972

Fosse directs the film 'Cabaret'.

Day 16,263
Age 44

Oscar for Cabaret

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Jan 1, 1972

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

1969
Day 15,168
Age 41

Sweet Charity Release

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Jan 1, 1969

Fosse directs and choreographs the film 'Sweet Charity'.

1966
Day 14,100
Age 38

Sweet Charity on Broadway

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Jan 29, 1966

Fosse directs and choreographs 'Sweet Charity' on Broadway.

1960
Day 11,880
Age 32

Marriage to Gwen Verdon

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Jan 1, 1960

Fosse marries Gwen Verdon.

1959
Day 11,515
Age 31

Divorce from Joan McCracken

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Jan 1, 1959

Fosse divorces Joan McCracken.

1955
Day 10,054
Age 27

Damn Yankees Choreography

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Jan 1, 1955

Fosse choreographs 'Damn Yankees' on Broadway.

1951
Day 8,593
Age 23

Marriage to Joan McCracken

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Jan 1, 1951

Fosse marries Joan McCracken.

1950
Day 8,228
Age 22

Debut on Broadway

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Jan 1, 1950

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

1949
Day 7,863
Age 21

Marriage to Mary Ann Niles

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Jan 1, 1949

Fosse marries Mary Ann Niles.

1947
Day 7,132
Age 19

The Riff Brothers

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Jan 1, 1947

Fosse and Charles Grass form 'The Riff Brothers'.

1945
Day 6,402
Age 17

Burlesque circuit

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Jan 1, 1945

Fosse performs in burlesque houses.

Day 6,402
Age 17

High School Graduation

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Jan 1, 1945

Graduates from Steinmetz High School.

1939
Day 4,210
Age 11

Early Dance Training

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Jan 1, 1939

Begins formal dance training.

1927
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Birth of Bob Fosse

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Jun 23, 1927

Robert Louis Fosse is born in Chicago, Illinois.