Gower Champion(1921-1980)
- Actor
- Director
- Additional Crew
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). He was married to Karla Most and Marge Champion. He died on 25 August 1980 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total
Actor
Director
Additional Crew
- Alternative name
- Gower
- Height
- 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- Born
- Died
- August 25, 1980
- New York City, New York, USA(Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia)
- SpousesKarla MostJuly 23, 1976 - August 25, 1980 (his death)
- Children
- Other worksStage: Appeared on Broadway in "The Lady Comes Across".
- Publicity listings
- TriviaOut of an unprecedented 15 nominations, he won eight Tony Awards, more than any other director and/or choreographer (one more win than Bob Fosse). His wins: as Best Choreographer, in 1949 for "Lend an Ear;" and in 1981 for "42nd Street;" and as Best Director (Musical) and Best Choreographer, in 1961 for "Bye, Bye Birdie;" in 1964 for "Hello, Dolly!;" and in 1968 for "The Happy Time." He had seven other nominations: as Best Director (Musical), in 1962 for "Carnival;" in 1967 for "I Do! I Do!;" and 1981 for "42nd Street;" and as Best Director (Musical) and Best Choreographer, in 1973 for "Sugar;" in 1975 for "Mack and Mabel;"
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