Biography
Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and she served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for theater and film. Verdon was a critically acclaimed performer on Broadway in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, having originated many roles in musicals, including Lola in Damn Yankees, the title character in Sweet Charity, and Roxie Hart in Chicago.
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Awards & recognition
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1959
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1956
- Theatre World Award · 1953
- Drama League Award
- Library of Congress Living Legend
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- National Medal of Arts
- Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Musical
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1976 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1966 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1958 · nominated
Filmography28 titles
The Don Knotts Show
Homicide: Life on the Street
M*A*S*H
The Carol Burnett Show
Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
Magnum, P.I.
Touched by an Angel
The Mississippi Gambler
Best Friends for Life
Walker, Texas Ranger
Dream On
That's Entertainment, Part II
What's My Line?
That's Dancing!
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Dick Cavett Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Marvin's Room
Bruno
Cocoon: The Return
The Cotton Club
Damn Yankees
Alice
In Cold Blood
Dreamboat
David and Bathsheba
Nadine
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band