Busby Berkeley

Born: 1895-11-29

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

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Busby Berkeley (November 29, 1895 – March 14, 1976) was a highly influential Hollywood movie director and musical choreographer. Berkeley was famous for his elaborate musical production numbers that often involved complex geometric patterns. Berkeley's works used large numbers of showgirls and props as fantasy elements in kaleidoscopic on-screen performances.

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Known For

Gold Diggers of 1933
42nd Street
Footlight Parade
The Gang's All Here
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Million Dollar Mermaid
That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Dancing!
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Romance on the High Seas

Top Movie Credits

42nd Street Choreographer
Footlight Parade Choreographer
The Gang's All Here Choreographer
That's Dancing! Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Self (archive footage)