Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1925-01-13
- Day of Death2000-10-18 (75 years)
- Place of BirthCulver City, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Also Known As Gwyneth VerdonGwen Verdun
Gwen Verdon
Biography
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...Read More
Known For
Acting Career
- 2003
Broadway's Lost Treasures
As: Roxie Hart (segment "Chicago")
- 2000
Bruno
As: Mrs. Drago
- 1999
Walking Across Egypt
As: Alora
- 1998
Best Friends for Life
As: Edith Cooper
- 1996
Marvin's Room
As: Ruth Wakefield
- 1996
In Cold Blood
As: Sadie Truitt
- 1994
Touched by an Angel
As: Lorraine McCully
- 1994
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
As: Etta Pell
- 1994
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
As: Etta Pell
- 1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
As: Maisie Whitman
- 1990
Alice
As: Alice's Mother
- 1990
Dream On
As: Kitty Brewer
- 1988
Dear John
As: Yvonne
- 1988
Cocoon: The Return
As: Bess McCarthy
- 1987
Nadine
As: Vera
- 1986
All is Forgiven
As: Bonita Harrell
- 1985
The Equalizer
As: Kelly Sterling
- 1985
Cocoon
As: Bess McCarthy
- 1984
The Cotton Club
As: Tish Dwyer
- 1983
Legs
As: Maureen Comly
- 1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
As: Our Guests at Heartland
- 1973
The Deadly Visitor
As: Mrs. Moffat
- 1972
M*A*S*H
As: Brandy Doyle
- 1972
Liza with a Z
As: Audience
- 1958
Damn Yankees
As: Lola
- 1955
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
As: Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
- 1953
The Farmer Takes a Wife
As: Abigail (uncredited)
- 1953
The I Don't Care Girl
As: Specialty Dancer
- 1952
The Merry Widow
As: Specialty Can-Can Dancer (uncredited)
- 1952
Dreamboat
As: Girl in Commercial (uncredited)
- 1951
Meet Me After the Show
As: Gwen Verdon / Sappho, Dancer in No Talent Joe (uncredited)
- 1951
David and Bathsheba
As: Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
- 1951
On the Riviera
As: Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
- 1945
Blonde from Brooklyn
As: Girl in Nightclub (uncredited)
- 1936
The King Steps Out
As: Specialty Ballerina (uncredited)