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Gower Carlyle Champion (June 22, 1919 – August 25, 1980) was an American actor, theatre director, choreographer, and dancer. Early years [ edit ] Champion was born on June 22, 1919, in Geneva, Illinois , as the son of John W. Champion and Beatrice Carlisle.
Gower Champion was born on 22 June 1921 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and director, known for An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte (1969), Lovely to Look At (1952) and Hello, Dolly! (1969).
“Everything I Have Is Yours” In Robert Z. Leonard: Later films. …Yours (1952) with Marge and Gower Champion, but even their considerable dance skills could not energize the mundane musical.
Gower Champion was born on June 22, 1921 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and director, known for An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte (1969), Lovely to Look At (1952) and Hello, Dolly! (1969). He was married to Karla Most and Marge Champion.
CHAMPION, Gower (b. 22 June 1919 in Geneva, Illinois; d. 25 August 1980 in New York City), noted dancer, choreographer, and director of stage, screen, and television. Source for information on Champion, Gower: Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives, Thematic Series: The 1960s dictionary.
Jun 6, 2019 · In celebration of Gower Champion’s 100th birthday, take a look at these 19 facts about the legendary choreographer, director, actor, and dancer! Gower Champion was nominated for 15 Tony Awards and won 8 times.
Aug 24, 2010 · “This is tragic. You don’t understand. Gower Champion died this morning.” That Aug. 25, 1980 opening became a sad chapter in musical theater history. Never more would musicals have the distinctive Gower Champion touch – staging that was warm and inviting.
Oct 22, 2020 · Marge Champion, the lissome dancer and choreographer who with her husband, Gower, epitomized the clean-cut, all-American dance team of Hollywood musicals, Broadway productions and television...
Eight-time Tony Award® winner Gower Champion (b. Geneva, Illinois, 22 June 1919; d. New York City, 25 August 1980 ) was a dancer, film actor, choreographer, and stage director best known for his work in the Broadway hit musicals Bye Bye Birdie (1960), Carnival!
Gower Champion. One of the most distinguished and influential directors and choreographers in the American musical theater, Champion was brought up in Los Angeles and took dancing lessons from...
