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Bob Fosse

Directing Born Jun 23, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, USA 24 credits

Biography

Robert Louis “Bob” Fosse (June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American actor, dancer, musical theater choreographer, director, screenwriter, film editor and film director. He won an unprecedented eight Tony Awards for choreography, as well as one for direction. He was nominated for an Academy Award four times, winning for his direction of Cabaret (beating Francis Ford Coppola for The Godfather). He was closely identified with his third wife, Broadway dancing star Gwen Verdon. She was both the dancer/collaborator/muse upon whom he choreographed much of his work and, together with dancer/choreographer Ann Reinking, a significant guardian of the Fosse legacy after his death.

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Known for

Wogan

as Self

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

as Self
Film

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

as Self
Film

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

as Self (archive footage)
Film

The Little Prince

as The Snake
Film

Bride of Frankenstein

1935
Film

Lenny

as The Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)
Film

Thieves

as Mr. Day

Full filmography

  • Wogan (1982) as Self
  • The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
  • The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self
  • Your Hit Parade (1950) as Self
  • Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Little Prince (1974) as The Snake
  • The Garry Moore Show (1958)
  • Lenny (1974) as The Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)
  • Thieves (1977) as Mr. Day
  • On Broadway (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • That's Dancing! (1985)
  • That's Dancing! (1985) as Self (archive footage)
  • Kiss Me Kate (1953) as "Hortensio"
  • Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
  • My Sister Eileen (1955) as Frank Lippincott
  • That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
  • Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels (1996) as Self (archive footage)
  • Damn Yankees (1958) as Mambo Dancer (uncredited)
  • Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2025) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953) as Charlie Trask
  • Bob Fosse: Steam Heat (1990) as Himself
  • The Recreation of an Era (1972) as Self
  • Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Give a Girl a Break (1953) as Bob Dowdy