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Ann Reinking was a choreographer, dancer and stage actor. Born on November 10, 1949, Ann Reinking was from Seattle, Washington, United States. Death is recorded on December 12, 2020, at the age of 71. Education on record includes Bellevue High School. Awards on record include Theatre World Award (1974), Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer (2001), Drama League Award and 1 more.
My Take
Ann Reinking represents Broadway craft at its most complete, and I admire her deeply. A dancer and choreographer from Seattle, she lit up landmark musicals like Chicago and Dancin', and her work in the film All That Jazz remains a touchstone. What sets her apart is that she mastered both sides of the art, dancing brilliantly and then shaping movement for others, earning an Olivier Award for choreography. She passed in 2020, yet the steps she set live on in dancers worldwide. There is something I find profoundly moving about an artist who spent a lifetime expressing the human soul through the body.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ann Reinking
- Name (Japanese)
- アン・ラインキング
- Reading
- あん・らいんきんぐ
- Born
- November 10, 1949 – December 12, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- actor / choreographer / dancer / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Bellevue High School
Awards & achievements
- 1974 Theatre World Award
- 2001 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer
- Drama League Award
- Helpmann Award for Best Choreography in a Musical
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann%20Reinking
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3297953
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ann Reinking born?
Born November 10, 1949.
When did Ann Reinking die?
Died December 12, 2020, aged 71.
Where was Ann Reinking from?
Ann Reinking was from Seattle, Washington, United States.
What did Ann Reinking do?
Ann Reinking worked as actor, choreographer, dancer, stage actor, film actor.
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