Busby Berkeley

Busby Berkeley
Busby Berkeley c. 1935
Born
Berkeley William Enos

(1895-11-29)November 29, 1895
DiedMarch 14, 1976(1976-03-14) (aged 80)
Resting placeDesert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, California
Occupations
  • Film director
  • choreographer
Years active1927–1971

Berkeley William Enos, (November 29, 1895 – March 14, 1976)[1] known professionally as Busby Berkeley, was an American film director and musical choreographer. Berkeley devised elaborate musical production numbers that often involved complex geometric patterns. Berkeley's works used large numbers of showgirls and props as fantasy elements in kaleidoscopic on-screen performances.