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American choreographer and director (1918–1998)

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jerome Robbins (October 11, 1918 – July 29, 1998) was an American theater producer, director, and choreographer known primarily for Broadway Theater and Ballet/Dance, but who also occasionally directed films and directed/produced for television. His work has included everything from classical ballet to contemporary musical theater. Among the numerous stage…

Known for

  • West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic — Self2016
  • Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About — self (archival)2009
  • West Side Memories — Self (1960 interview) (voice) (archive footage)2003
  • Divided Loyalties — Himself1978
  • The Kennedy Center Honors — Self1978
  • The Mike Douglas Show — Self1961
  • The Oscars — Self1953
  • Ballets: U.S.A. — Self

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1918
Active to
1998
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Jerome Robbins (October 11, 1918 – July 29, 1998) was an American theater producer, director, and choreographer known primarily for Broadway Theater and Ballet/Dance, but who also occasionally directed films and directed/produced for television. His work has included everything from classical ballet to contemporary musical theater. Among the numerous stage productions he worked on were On the Town, Peter Pan, High Button Shoes, The King And I, The Pajama Game <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/J

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Born
Jerome Wilson Rabinowitz , ( 1918-10-11 ) October 11, 1918, New York City , U.S.
Died
July 29, 1998 (1998-07-29) (aged 79), New York City , U.S.
Occupations
Dancer choreographer film director theatre director theatre producer
Years active
1937–1998
Awards
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jeromerobbins.org
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Jerome Robbins ca. 1968 cropped.jpg
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Jerome Robbins
date of birth
1918-10-11
date of death
1998-07-29
start of work period
1937-00-00
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Jerome Robbins (born Jerome Wilson Rabinowitz; October 11, 1918 – July 29, 1998) was an American dancer, choreographer, film director, theatre director and producer who worked in classical ballet, on stage, film, and television.

Among his numerous stage productions were On the Town, Peter Pan, High Button Shoes, The King and I, The Pajama Game, Bells Are Ringing, West Side Story, Gypsy, and Fiddler on the Roof. Robbins was a five-time Tony Award-winner and a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors. He received two Academy Awards, including the 1961 Academy Award for Best Director with Robert Wise for West Side Story and a special Academy Honorary Award for his choreographic achievements on film.

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