Biography
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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Awards & recognition
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Theatre Choreographer · 2001
- Capezio Dance Award · 1987
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1973
- BAFTA Award — Best Direction · 1973
- Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 1973
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- American Choreography Awards
- Emmy Award
- National Board of Review Award — Best Film
- Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 1986 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1980 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1980 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 1978 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 1976 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1975 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1973 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 1966 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1964 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 1963 · nominated
Filmography23 titles
On Broadway
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Pippin
All That Jazz
Cabaret
Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
Lenny
Chicago
That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Dancing!
The Little Prince
Sweet Charity
The Colgate Comedy Hour
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
My Sister Eileen
Star 80
Damn Yankees
Kiss Me Kate
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
The Pajama Game
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis
Give a Girl a Break
Bob Fosse: It's Showtime!