Gwen Verdon

About

Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for theater and film. With flaming red hair and a quaver in her voice, Verdon was a critically acclaimed performer on Broadway from the 1950s-70s. Having originated many roles in musicals she is also strongly identified with her second husband, director–choreographer Bob Fosse, remembered as the dancer–collaborator–muse for whom he choreographed much of his work and as the guardian of his legacy after his death. By the time she was six, she was already dancing on stage. She went on to study multiple dance forms, ranging from tap, jazz, ballroom and flamenco to Balinese. In 1942, Verdon’s parents asked her to marry family friend and tabloid reporter James Henaghan after he got her...

Known for

M*A*S*HSeries • 1972Magnum, P.I.Series • 1980Homicide: Life on the StreetSeries • 1993Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994Walker, Texas RangerSeries • 1993The EqualizerSeries • 1985HotelSeries • 1982FameSeries • 1982Dear JohnSeries • 1988Dream OnSeries • 1990CocoonMovie • 1985The Cotton ClubMovie • 1984Marvin's RoomMovie • 1996Cocoon: The ReturnMovie • 1988David and BathshebaMovie • 1951That's Dancing!Movie • 1985AliceMovie • 1990Damn YankeesMovie • 1958NadineMovie • 1987Gentlemen Marry BrunettesMovie • 1955Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandMovie • 1978That's Entertainment, Part IIMovie • 1976BrunoMovie • 2000On the RivieraMovie • 1951