Gower Champion

Director

Birthday June 22, 1919

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Geneva, IL

DEATH DATE Aug 25, 1980 (61)

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About

Director and choreographer of numerous Broadway musicals including Bye Bye Birdie, 42nd Street, The Happy Time, and Hello, Dolly!

Before Fame

He performed at nightclubs in a dance act with his friend Jeanne Tyler during his teen years.

Trivia

He was honored with eight Tony Awards for his work as a director and choreographer.

Family Life

He married second wife Karla Russell in 1976. He was previously married to Marjorie Celeste Belcher.

Associated With

He starred in the 1953 film Give a Girl a Break with Bob Fosse.