Tommy Tune
Actor/Dancer
Born February 28, 1939 in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States (87 years old)
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Thomas James Tune is an American actor, dancer, singer, theatre director, producer, and choreographer. Over the course of his career, he has won ten Tony Awards, the National Medal of Arts, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Signature Roles
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Spotlight
Career Trajectory
Beginning as a dancer and performer in regional theatre and early Broadway productions during the 1960s, Tommy Tune transitioned to direction and choreography in the 1970s, where his geometric staging sensibility and innovative use of space quickly distinguished him. His breakthrough as a director-choreographer came with Nine (1982), which established his reputation for visual sophistication and earned him his first Tony Award; subsequent triumphs including Grand Hotel (1989) and Stepping Out (1987) cemented his status as one of Broadway's most inventive and awarded creative minds. Now in his eighties, Tune remains a legendary figure whose influence on contemporary musical theatre staging is immeasurable.
Career Highlight
Nine Tony Awards, including Best Director of a Musical for Nine (1982) and Grand Hotel (1989)
At a Glance
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- Actor/Dancer
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1939 · Wichita Falls, Texas, United States
- Active since
- 1982
Training & Education
University of Texas at Austin
Principal Houses
Engagements
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Career Arc
A chronological journey through key moments
1939Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States
1982Including Best Director of a Musical for Nine
1989Grand Hotel
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