Age, Biography and Wiki
Bob Fosse (Robert Louis Fosse (Bobbie, Flash)) was born on 23 June, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a miscellaneous,soundtrack,actor. Discover Bob Fosse's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
| Popular As |
Robert Louis Fosse (Bobbie, Flash) |
| Occupation |
miscellaneous,soundtrack,actor |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
23 June, 1927 |
| Birthday |
23 June |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Date of death |
23 September, 1987 |
| Died Place |
Washington, District of Columbia, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Miscellaneous with the age 60 years old group.
Bob Fosse Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Bob Fosse height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .
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| Height |
5' 8" (1.73 m) |
| Weight |
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Who Is Bob Fosse's Wife?
His wife is Gwen Verdon (1 April 1960 - 23 September 1987) ( his death) ( 1 child), Joan McCracken (1951 - 1959) ( divorced), Mary Ann Niles (1949 - 1951) ( divorced)
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Gwen Verdon (1 April 1960 - 23 September 1987) ( his death) ( 1 child), Joan McCracken (1951 - 1959) ( divorced), Mary Ann Niles (1949 - 1951) ( divorced) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Bob Fosse Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bob Fosse worth at the age of 60 years old? Bob Fosse’s income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. He is from United States. We have estimated Bob Fosse's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| The Pajama Game (1957) | $25 .000 |
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Timeline
Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Robert Louis Fosse.
After 1945, formed a dance partnership (mixing ballet with tap), with his then-wife, Mary Ann Niles, performing at nightclubs and in stage musicals.
Won seven Tony Awards out of 15 nominations, placing him just one win behind record-holder Gower Champion, who also had the same number of nominations. Fosse's wins were, as Best Choreographer: in 1955, for "The Pajama Game"; in 1956, for "Damn Yankees!"; in 1959, for "Redhead"; in 1963, for "Little Me"; in 1966, for "Sweet Charity"; in 1973 for "Pippin"; and as Best Director (Musical): in 1973, for "Pippin". His other Tony nominations were: as Best Choreographer, in 1957, with Jerome Robbins for "Bells Are Ringing"; in 1958, for "New Girl in Town"; and in 1976 for "Chicago"; as Director (Musical): in 1963, with Cy Feuer for "Little Me"; in 1966 for "Sweet Charity"; and in 1976 for "Chicago"; as Best Actor (Musical), in 1964 for a City Center revival of "Pal Joey"; and as Best Book (Musical), in 1976 with Fred Ebb for "Chicago".
Separated from Gwen Verdon in to 1970s, but remained married to her until his death. In the interim, he was romantically involved with Ann Reinking and Jessica Lange.
Despite separating in 1971, he and Gwen Verdon remained close and continued working together. His muse, Ann Reinking, would eventually become good friends with Verdon.
Received three Emmy Awards in 1973 for Producing, Directing and Choreographing the television special Liza with a Z (1972) starring Liza Minnelli.
Inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1979.
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives." Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 302-304. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999.
"Chicago" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California was awarded he 1998 Back Stage Garland Award for Outstanding Production.
He and Ann Reinking were awarded the 1999 Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award for Choreography for "Fosse" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2001 (2000 season) for Best Theatre Choreographer with Ann Reinking for "Fosse" at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
Pictured on one of a set of 4 USA 'forever' commemorative postage stamps featuring Innovative Choreographers, issued 28 July 2012. Others honored in this issue were Isadora Duncan, José Limon and Katherine Dunham. Price on day of issue was 45¢.
Fosse died on 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C. on the corner closest to the J.W. Marriott Hotel of a heart attack. He was walking from the Willard Hotel across the street to the National Theater a block away to direct one of his stage plays.
He was portrayed by Sam Rockwell in the 2019 FX original series, "Fosse/Verdon".
