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Gwen Verdon (Gwyneth Evelyn Verdon (Gwennie, The Superior Posterior)) was born on 13 January, 1925 in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA, is an actress,soundtrack,miscellaneous. Discover Gwen Verdon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

Popular As Gwyneth Evelyn Verdon (Gwennie, The Superior Posterior)
Occupation actress,soundtrack,miscellaneous
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 13 January, 1925
Birthday 13 January
Birthplace Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Date of death 18 October, 2000
Died Place Woodstock, Vermont, USA
Nationality United States

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Gwen Verdon Height, Weight & Measurements

At 75 years old, Gwen Verdon height is 5' 4" (1.63 m) .

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Height 5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Who Is Gwen Verdon's Husband?

Her husband is Bob Fosse (1 April 1960 - 23 September 1987) ( his death) ( 1 child), James Henaghan (1942 - 1947) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Husband Bob Fosse (1 April 1960 - 23 September 1987) ( his death) ( 1 child), James Henaghan (1942 - 1947) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
Sibling Not Available
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Gwen Verdon Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gwen Verdon worth at the age of 75 years old? Gwen Verdon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Gwen Verdon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actress

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1953

For Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), Verdon coached stars Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe in both their dance and walk -- Monroe with less sex, Russell with more.

1954

Won four Tony Awards: one as Best Supporting or Featured Actress Musical) in 1954 for "Can-Can;" and three as Best Actress (Musical) in 1956 for "Damn Yankees!," a role she recreated in the film version of the same name., Damn Yankees (1958); in 1958 for "New Girl in Town," in a tie with her co-star Thelma Ritter; and in 1959 for "Redhead." She was also nominated as Best Actress (Musical) in 1966 for "Sweet Charity" and in 1976 for "Chicago."

1955

Gwen Verdon was born to the theater. Her mother, Gertrude, was a vaudevillian and dancer. Her father, Joseph, was an MGM studio electrician. She had to wear corrective boots as a child to straighten out her legs, which were misshapen by childhood illness. Nonetheless, she first appeared as a tapper on stage at age 6. She got her break in Bob Fosse's "Damn Yankees" in 1955.

1958

Portrayed "Lola" in the stage version of "Damn Yankees!" and reprised her role in the movie, Damn Yankees (1958).

1969

Although uncredited, Gwen was assistant choreographer in the film version of Sweet Charity (1969), starring Shirley MacLaine.

1971

Although she and Bob Fosse separated in 1971, they remained married until his death in 1987. The couple had a daughter, Nicole Fosse (b. 1963). Verdon was with Fosse when he collapsed from a heart attack just prior to opening night of a revival of "Sweet Charity" at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.; he was the director/choreographer, she was the assistant choreographer.

1998

She was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1998 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington D.C.

2019

Verdon was portrayed in the 2019 FX original series, Fosse/Verdon (2019) by by Michelle Williams. who won an Emmy Award on September 22, 2019 for her performance.