Gwen Verdon
Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for theater and film. With flaming red hair and a quaver in her voice, Verdon was a critically acclaimed performer on Broadway from the 1950s-70s. Having originated many roles in musicals she...
Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for theater and film. With flaming red hair and a quaver in her voice, Verdon was a critically acclaimed performer on Broadway from the 1950s-70s. Having originated many roles in musicals she...
Known For
Cast Credits
Bruno
as Mrs. Drago
Walking Across Egypt
as Alora
Best Friends for Life
as Edith Cooper
Marvin's Room
as Ruth Wakefield
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
as Etta Pell
Alice
as Alice's Mother
Cocoon: The Return
as Bess McCarthy
Nadine
as Vera
Cocoon
as Bess McCarthy
The Cotton Club
as Tish Dwyer
The Jerk, Too
as Bag Lady (uncredited)
American Dance Machine Presents a Celebration of Broadway Dance
as Herself - Host
Legs
as Maureen Comly
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Our Guests at Heartland
The Deadly Visitor
as Mrs. Moffat
Liza with a Z
as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Damn Yankees
as Lola
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
The Farmer Takes a Wife
as Abigail (uncredited)
The Mississippi Gambler
as Voodoo Chicken Dancer (uncredited)
The I Don't Care Girl
as Specialty Dancer
The Merry Widow
as Specialty Can-Can Dancer (uncredited)
Dreamboat
as Girl in Commercial (uncredited)
Meet Me After the Show
as Gwen Verdon / Sappho, Dancer in No Talent Joe (uncredited)
David and Bathsheba
as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
On the Riviera
as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Blonde from Brooklyn
as Girl in Nightclub (uncredited)
Hoosier Holiday
as Cheerleader
The King Steps Out
as Specialty Ballerina (uncredited)
Crew Credits
Fosse
Creative Consultant
The Mississippi Gambler
Choreographer