Bob Fosse (June 23, 1927 — September 23, 1987) was an American Broadway choreographer. He won eight Tony awards for choreography during his lifetime. He was also nominated for four Academy Awards, winning one for directing
Cabaret. (As a matter of fact, he is the only director to have won a Tony(for
Pippin), an Emmy(for
Liza with a Z), and an Oscar (for
Cabaret)
in the same year. Known for his innovative choreography and use of subtext in his dances.
Productions he choreographed included
The Pajama Game,
Damn Yankees,
Sweet Charity,
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,
Pippin, and
Chicago.
He appeared in the film versions of
Kiss Me Kate and
The Little Prince.
His film
All That Jazz (1979) is a semi-autobiographical look at his life and relationships.
Fosse, a musical revue featuring his most famous dances, won the Tony award for Best Musical in 1999.
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