I'm currently reading "Fosse" the autobiography of Bob Fosse by Sam Wasson, the book on which the FX TV series "Fosse/Verdon" was based.
Bob Fosse was a brilliant director and choreographer who in 1973 became the only person to win an Oscar -- "Cabaret," a Tony -- "Pippin," and an Emmy --"Liza With a Z," in the same year. By the way, that FX TV series "Fosse/Verdon" was pretty good, too. I'm tempted to watch it again.
Anyway, Fosse was not just a good director and choreographer, he was a very good dancer himself. To get a sampling of that, here are links to three Youtube videos of scenes from movies in which he danced.
Alley Dance from "My Sister Eileen";
Who's Got the Pain -- Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon in "Damn Yankees"; and
Snake in the Grass from "The Little Prince."
He was one smooth mover. Some even suggest that Fosse's performance in "The Little Prince" inspired some of Michael Jackson's dance moves.
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3:12 PM 8/27/2019
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