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Gower Carlyle Champion war ein US-amerikanischer Musical- und Filmregisseur, Choreograph, Film- und Theaterschauspieler sowie Tänzer. Der Regisseur der Erstproduktionen von Musicals wie Hello, Dolly!, Bye Bye Birdie und 42nd Street galt als einer der „herausragendsten und einflussreichsten Regisseure des amerikanischen Musiktheaters“. Im ...
Gower Carlyle Champion (June 22, 1919 – August 25, 1980) was an American actor, theatre director, choreographer, and dancer. Early years. 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 School. [1] .
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- 1939–80
- August 25, 1980 (aged 61), New York City, US
- Gower Carlyle Champion, June 22, 1919, Geneva, Illinois, US
Gower Champion was a versatile performer who appeared in musicals, TV shows and movies. He was married to dancer Marge Champion and directed shows like Hello, Dolly! and An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte.
- Actor, Director, Additional Crew
- June 22, 1921
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- August 25, 1980
26. Aug. 1980 · August 26, 1980 at 1:00 a.m. EDT. Gower Champion, 61, the famed choreographer and former dancer who was a major figure on the Broadway musical stage and the director of such hits as "Hello...
Learn about the life and career of Gower Champion, a Tony Award®-winning director, choreographer, and dancer who worked on Broadway musicals such as Bye Bye Birdie, Hello, Dolly!, and 42nd Street. Find out his achievements, awards, film and television roles, and legacy.
Gower Champion was a dancer, actor, choreographer and director who won eight Tony Awards. He was married to Marge Champion and died in 1980 after directing the original 42nd Street.
Learn about the life and career of Gower Champion, one of the most influential directors and choreographers in the American musical theater. From his early days as a dance team to his Tony-winning work on shows like "Show Boat" and "42nd Street", discover how he influenced the genre with his exuberant dancing and staging.
