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Born on January 13, 1925 in Culver City, California, United States, Gwen Verdon was a singer, dancer and stage actor. Gwen Verdon died on October 18, 2000 at the age of 75. Education on record includes Alexander Hamilton High School. Listed accolades include National Medal of Arts, Theatre World Award (1953), Library of Congress Living Legend and 3 more.
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
- Occupation
- singer / dancer / stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Alexander Hamilton High School
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. Links
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 Gwen Verdon born?
Born January 13, 1925.
When did Gwen Verdon die?
Died October 18, 2000, aged 75.
Where was Gwen Verdon from?
Gwen Verdon was from Culver City, California, United States.
What did Gwen Verdon do?
Gwen Verdon worked as singer, dancer, stage actor, film actor, actor.
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