Gwen Verdon
Actress and dancer in Broadway musicals
Born
January 13th, 1925
100 years ago
Died
October 18th, 2000
24 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Renowned as a groundbreaking actress and dancer, contributions to Broadway reshaped the landscape of musical theater. Key performances included originating roles in 'Damn Yankees' and 'Chicago'. The combination of exceptional talent and innovative choreography left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Starred in 'Damn Yankees' as Lola
Portrayed Roxie Hart in 'Chicago'
Won four Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical
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