Bob Fosse(1927-1987)

Bob Fosse was born into a show business family in Chicago. By the time he was 13, he was a professional, drawing the attention of critics in 1953 when he was signed by MGM as their new dancing discovery in the tradition of Astaire. However, after making Kiss Me Kate, MGM decided that musicals were becoming too costly, so Bob left Hollywood for Broadway and launched his career with Pyjama Game, receiving top reviews and winning the first of five Tony Awards for outstanding choreography. More importantly, he met Gwen Vernon who became his wife and who he choreographed in New Girl in Town, Redhead, Sweet Charity, as well as appearing with her in Damn Yankees.