Gwen Verdon
Acting
Born January 13, 1925 · Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
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 l…
Known For · 40 titles
The Mike Douglas Show
Tony Awards
The Merv Griffin Show
Magnum, P.I.
What's My Line?
M*A*S*H
Homicide: Life on the Street
The Dick Cavett Show
Touched by an Angel
The Carol Burnett Show
The Equalizer
Walker, Texas Ranger
Hotel
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Fame
Dear John
Dream On
The Danny Kaye Show
The Don Knotts Show
Cocoon
The Cotton Club
In Cold Blood
Cocoon: The Return
All Is Forgiven
Marvin's Room
Alice
Night of 100 Stars II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
David and Bathsheba
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
Nadine
The Mississippi Gambler
That's Dancing!
On the Riviera
The Merry Widow
Walking Across Egypt
Broadway's Lost Treasures