Gower Champion
Birth Name:
Gower Carlyle Champion
Birth Place:
Geneva, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Music department
Fast Facts
- Received the 2002 American Choreography Career Achievement Award
- Won the 1981 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography
- In 1947, he got married to dancer and choreographer Marjorie Belcher
- Is the father of producer and director Gregg Champion
- Was best known for his work as a theatre director and choreographer
- During World War II, he served in the U․S․ Coast Guard
- In 1981, he became the choreographer with the most Tony Award wins