Bob Fosse
Birthday: 23 June 1927, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birth Name: Robert Louis Fosse
Height: 173 cm
Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Robert Louis Fosse. He is known for his work on All That Jazz (1979), Cabaret (1972) and Chicago (2002). He was married to Gwen Verdon, ...Show More
[on working with Valerie Perrine on Lenny (1974)] Quite simply, she is the best actress I have ever Show more
[on working with Valerie Perrine on Lenny (1974)] Quite simply, she is the best actress I have ever directed. Hide
In today's world, everything seems like some sort of long audition.
In today's world, everything seems like some sort of long audition.
Don't dance for the audience; dance for yourself.
Don't dance for the audience; dance for yourself.
If you think you can do better, then do better. Don't compete with anyone, just yourself. When you a Show more
If you think you can do better, then do better. Don't compete with anyone, just yourself. When you are in trouble or have a dilemma, ask yourself, "What's the important thing?". And when you wake up in the morning, ask yourself how you can be a better person, not just a better performer. Hide
People have used the word "self-indulgent" about [All That Jazz (1979)] but critics are constantly s Show more
People have used the word "self-indulgent" about [All That Jazz (1979)] but critics are constantly saying that an artist should draw more from himself and less from others. This is what I've done. So why do I get this reaction? It frightens me. Hide
They may not know what I'm doing, but they know I'm doing something!
They may not know what I'm doing, but they know I'm doing something!
[on the chances of an Oscar for All That Jazz (1979)] I'm such a long shot. I think anyone who bets Show more
[on the chances of an Oscar for All That Jazz (1979)] I'm such a long shot. I think anyone who bets on me should get a toaster, like they give out in banks, for having made the investment. Hide
Dance expresses joy better than anything else.
Dance expresses joy better than anything else.
Live like you'll die tomorrow, work like you don't need the money, and dance like nobody's watching.
Live like you'll die tomorrow, work like you don't need the money, and dance like nobody's watching.
I like attractive people who aren't so terribly aware that they are attractive... people who aren't Show more
I like attractive people who aren't so terribly aware that they are attractive... people who aren't afraid to roll on the floor and make fools out of themselves. Hide
I'm still working on my life, just like it's out of town, and when I get it fixed, I'll bring it in.
I'm still working on my life, just like it's out of town, and when I get it fixed, I'll bring it in.
I would never discriminate against someone's talent because they showed the poor taste to like me.
I would never discriminate against someone's talent because they showed the poor taste to like me.
I thank God that I wasn't born perfect.
I thank God that I wasn't born perfect.
It's showtime, folks!
It's showtime, folks!
Bob Fosse's FILMOGRAPHY
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as Actor (7)
as Director (2)
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