Gwen Verdon

Gwen Verdon
Verdon in 1954
Born
Gwyneth Evelyn Verdon

(1925-01-13)January 13, 1925[1]
Culver City, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 2000(2000-10-18) (aged 75)
Woodstock, Vermont, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, dancer
Years active1936–2000
Spouses
  • James Henaghan
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    (m. 1942; div. 1947)​
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    (m. 1960; died 1987)​
Children2, including Nicole Fosse

Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon (January 13, 1925 – October 18, 2000) was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and she served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for theater and film. Verdon was a critically acclaimed performer on Broadway in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, having originated many roles in musicals, including Lola in Damn Yankees, the title character in Sweet Charity, and Roxie Hart in Chicago.

Her second husband was director-choreographer Bob Fosse. The couple collaborated on a number of theater and film projects. After Fosse's death, she worked to preserve his legacy.[2]

  1. ^ "Gwen Verdon (Performer, Choreographer)". Playbill. October 18, 2000. ISSN 0551-0678. Retrieved January 18, 2024. Ms. Verdon was born to Joseph William and Gertrude Verdon on Jan. 13, 1925, in Culver City, CA.
  2. ^ Miller, Julie (April 9, 2019). "Inside Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse's Unconventional Marriage". Vanity Fair. Retrieved January 9, 2024.