Ann Reinking

Infobox actor
name = Ann Reinking

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birthdate = birth date and age|1949|11|10
birthplace = Seattle, Washington, USA
occupation = Choreographer, dancer
spouse = Peter Talbert (1991-present)
James Stuart (1989-1991)
Herbert A. Allen (1982-1989)
Larry Small (1970-1970)
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tonyawards = Best Choreography
1997 "Chicago"
awards = Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding DChoreography
1997 "Chicago"

Ann Reinking (born November 10, 1949) is an American actress, dancer, and choreographer. Her creative and personal association with choreographer Bob Fosse was well-known.

Biography

Reinking was born in Seattle, Washington where she originally trained as a ballet dancer. She studied with Marian and Illaria Ladre, a professional ballet couple who had danced for years with the Ballets Russes which later became the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.

Career

After working as a chorus girl in "Coco", "Wild and Wonderful", and "Pippin", Reinking came to critical notice in the role of Maggie in "Over Here!" (Theatre World Award). Reinking went on to originate roles in "Goodtime Charley" (which won Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations) and Bob Fosse's "Dancin'" (Tony nomination). She also took over leads in "Chicago (musical)", "A Chorus Line", and "Sweet Charity". After retiring from performance for several years, Reinking returned to the stage as Roxie Hart in the revival of "Chicago" and as a special guest in "Fosse".

In 1979 Reinking made her movie debut in "All That Jazz", in a role loosely based on her own life and relationship with Fosse. In the film, Reinking starred opposite Leland Palmer (playing a role inspired by Fosse's wife, Gwen Verdon), Jessica Lange, Ben Vereen, John Lithgow, and Roy Scheider as Joe Gideon (Bob Fosse). Reinking's long-term relationship with Fosse included their living together for many years before his death. She later starred in films such as "Annie" and "Micki and Maude".

Reinking next focused her career on choreography for Broadway musicals. She's won a Tony Award (for Best Choreography), Drama Desk Award, and even the Bob Fosse Award. She did the choreography for the Broadway revival of "Chicago", as well as for numerous regional theater productions, ballets, and television shows.

In May 2005, the documentary film "Mad Hot Ballroom" was released. In it, Reinking was featured as one of the enthusiastic judges of the annual New York City public school dance competition for inner-city youth.

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* [http://movies.msn.com/celebs/celeb.aspx?c=149327&stab=4 Ann Reinking at movies.msn.com]
* [http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/9269/The-Children-of-Theatre-Street/overview, The Children of Theatre Street]