Busby Berkeley Biography

Busby Berkeley biography

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NAME: Busby Berkeley
OCCUPATION: Theater Actor, Choreographer, Director
BIRTH DATE: November 29, 1895
DEATH DATE: March 14, 1976
PLACE OF BIRTH: Los Angeles, California

PLACE OF DEATH: Palm Springs, California
Originally: William Berkeley Enos

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Busby Berkeley choreographed more than 20 Broadway shows. He also directed and choreographed Hollywood films starting in the 1930s, including 42nd Street.

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Busby Berkeley was born on November 29, 1895, in Los Angeles, California. His parents were actors so he learned to dance and act at the age of 5. He choreographed more than 20 Broadway musicals before going to Hollywood in 1930 where worked as a film director and choreographer. He was known for his elaborate set design and choreography. His work includes the films 42nd Street and Gold Diggers of 1933.