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

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

Top Movie Credits

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