Gower Champion
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Birth name
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Gower Carlyle Champion
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Born
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June 22, 1919 in Geneva, Illinois, USA
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Died
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August 25, 1980 in New York, New York, USA from blood cancer
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Notable Shows
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Awards
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Biography
Roles
Starring Roles
Guest Starring Roles
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
(8 Wins in 15 Nominations)
- Won: Best Choreography (1949, 1961, 1964, 1968, 1981)
- Won: Best Direction of a Musical (1961, 1964, 1968)
Trivia
- Was married to Marge Champion from 1947 to 1973; one child
- Died just hours before the opening of his musical 42nd Street