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Gwen Verdon

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Actress

The Resume

    (January 13, 1925-August 18, 2000)
    Appeared in the films 'The Farmer Takes a Wife (1953),' 'Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955),' 'Damn Yankees! (1958),' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978),' 'The Cotton Club (1984)' and 'Cocoon (1985)'
    Performed on Broadway in 'Can-Can,' 'Redhead,' 'New Girl in Town,' 'Damn Yankees,' 'Sweet Charity' and 'Chicago'
    Married Bob Fosse (1960-1987)

Why she might be annoying:

    She remained married to Bob Fosse until his death despite his frequent infidelities.
    She had to be hospitalized during the pre-Broadway tryout of 'Sweet Charity' when a feather from one of the boas used for her costume wrapped around her, straining her vocal chords.
    She was known as 'The Superior Posterior.'

Why she might not be annoying:

    She suffered from a childhood disease that caused her legs to be bent and misshapen.
    She taught Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe how to dance.
    She won four Tony Awards.
    She is one of the greatest dancers in the history of Broadway.
    She was the temptress in 'Damn Yankees.'
    She and Carol Haney provided the tap dancing sounds for Gene Kelly in 'Dancing in the Rain.'

Credit: Professor Moriarty


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 102 Votes: 42.16% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 25 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 6.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 189 Votes: 43.39% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 34.29% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 82 Votes: 48.78% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 130 Votes: 43.85% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 224 Votes: 44.20% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 109 Votes: 43.12% Annoying