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My Take
Gwen Verdon is one of those figures who make me want to slow down and pay proper respect. Four Tony Awards alone would secure a legacy, but what moves me is that she also worked uncredited as a choreographer's assistant and dance coach, shaping shows from the wings. That blend of star power and craftsman's humility is rare. She did not just perform Broadway; she helped build its physical vocabulary. I see her as proof that the most important contributions are sometimes invisible, and her influence still pulses through every stage where dancers tell stories with their bodies.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gwen Verdon
- Name (Japanese)
- グウェン・ヴァードン
- Reading
- ぐうぇん・ゔぁーどん
- Born
- January 13, 1925 – October 18, 2000
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Culver City, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / dancer / stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Alexander Hamilton High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- National Medal of Arts
- 1953 Theatre World Award
- Library of Congress Living Legend
- 1956 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- 1959 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- Drama League Award
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gwen Verdon born?
January 13, 1925 – October 18, 2000.
Where is Gwen Verdon from?
Gwen Verdon is from Culver City, California, United States.
What does Gwen Verdon do?
Gwen Verdon works as singer, dancer, stage actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.