Gower Champion Overview:

Actor, Gower Champion, was born on Jun 22, 1921 in Geneva, IL. Champion died at the age of 59 on Aug 25, 1980 in New York City, NY .

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television.

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Classic Movie Travels: Gower Champion, Geneva Illinois

By Annmarie Gatti on Dec 6, 2017 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

Gower Champion, Geneva Illinois “I use dancing to embellish, extend or enlarge upon an existing emotion.? –Gower Champion When considering notable dance teams throughout film history, it is easy to come up with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as a perfect example of one. However, the tea... Read full article


Star-Studded Couple Blogathon: Marge & Gower Champion

By Bonnie on Apr 25, 2016 From Classic Reel Girl

This post is part of the Star-Studded Couple Blogathon hosted by Phyl over at Phyllis Loves Classic Movies. Click here to read more fabulous posts about star couples. Marge and Gower Champion were a popular dance team during the 1940s and 1950s. The married couple co-starred in seven films, m... Read full article


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Father of Gregg Champion and Blake Champion.

Out of an unprecedented 15 nominations, he won eight Tony Awards, more than any other director and/or choreographer (one more win than Bob Fosse). His wins: as Best Choreographer, in 1949 for "Lend an Ear;" and in 1981 for "42nd Street;" and as Best Director (Musical) and Best Choreographer, in 1961 for "Bye, Bye Birdie;" in 1964 for "Hello, Dolly!;" and in 1968 for "The Happy Time." He had seven other nominations: as Best Director (Musical), in 1962 for "Carnival;" in 1967 for "I Do! I Do!;" and 1981 for "42nd Street;" and as Best Director (Musical) and Best Choreographer, in 1973 for "Sugar;" in 1975 for "Mack and Mabel;"

With fellow teenager Jeanne Tyler, formed the dance team Gower & Jeanne.

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