Gower Champion
Biography
Gower Champion works in acting. Born June 22, 1921 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. Died August 25, 1980. Archytele tracks 33 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
33 titles- 42nd Street (2019) Choreographer
- 42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- 42nd Street (1986) Choreographer
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- The Bank Shot (1974) Director
- My Six Loves (1963) Director
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960) Director
- The Bell Telephone Hour (1959) as Self
- Startime (1959) Director
- Forty-five Minutes from Broadway (1959) Director
- The All-Star Christmas Show (1958) as Self
- The Girl Most Likely (1958) Choreographer
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Once Upon a Honeymoon (1956) Director
- What Day Is It? (1956) as Conroy Gregory
- What Day Is It? (1956) Director
- Jupiter's Darling (1955) as Varius
- Three for the Show (1955) as Vernon Lowndes
- Give a Girl a Break (1953) as Ted Sturgis
- Give a Girl a Break (1953) Musical
- Everything I Have Is Yours (1952) as Chuck Hubbard
- Everything I Have Is Yours (1952) Choreographer
- Lovely to Look At (1952) as Jerry Ralby
- Show Boat (1951) as Frank Schultz
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Mr. Music (1950) as Gower Champion
- The Admiral Broadway Revue (1949)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Words and Music (1948) as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
- Till the Clouds Roll By (1946) as Dance Specialty
- Rhapsody in Blue (1945) as Tap Dancer at Remick's (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gower Champion best known for?
Gower Champion is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including That's Entertainment, Part II (1976), The Bank Shot (1974), My Six Loves (1963), The Merv Griffin Show (1962).
When and where was Gower Champion born?
Gower Champion was born on June 22, 1921 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. They passed away on August 25, 1980.
How many credits does Gower Champion have?
Gower Champion has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 2019.
What is Gower Champion's background in cinema and television?
Gower Carlyle Champion (June 22, 1919 – August 25, 1980) was an American actor, theatre director, choreographer, and dancer. Champion was born on June 22, 1919, in Geneva, Illinois, as the son of John W. Champion and Beatrice Carlisle. He was raised in Los Angeles, California, where he graduated from Fairfax High Scho...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Bell Telephone Hour (1959) as Self — aged about 38
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage) — aged about 55
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 29
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 27
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self — aged about 41
- Show Boat (1951) as Frank Schultz — aged about 30
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