Jerome Robbins
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Summary
Jerome Robbins was born on October 11, 1918[1], in New York City[2]. He died on July 29, 1998[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a choreographer[5], ballet dancer[6], ballet master[7], theatrical director[8], and film director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,852 views/month, #6,674 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: dancer[12], theatrical producer[13], director[14], scenographer[15], ballet director[16], theater artist[17], theatre maker[18]
- Field of work: choreography[19], dance[20], ballet[21]
- Educated at: New York University[22], Weehawken High School[23]
- Notable work: Fanfare[24]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[25], Directors Guild of America Award[26], Academy Award for Best Director[27], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[28], Capezio Dance Award[29], Kennedy Center Honors[30], Handel Medallion[31], Academy Honorary Award[32]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Jerome Robbins[35]
- Archives at: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[36]
- Cause of death: stroke[37]
- Family name: Robbins[38], Rabinowitz[39]
- Given name: Jerome[40], nickname[41]
- Official website: http://jeromerobbins.org[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jerome Robbins[43]
- Work location: United States[44]
- Student of: George Balanchine[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[47], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[48]
Why It Matters
Jerome Robbins has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Benjamin Millepied[51], a choreographer[52], b. 1977[53], of France[54], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[55] and Helgi Tómasson[56], a choreographer[57], b. 1942[58], of Iceland[59].
FAQs
Where was Jerome Robbins born?
Jerome Robbins's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Jerome Robbins die?
Jerome Robbins passed away in New York City[4].
What did Jerome Robbins do for work?
Jerome Robbins worked as a choreographer[5], ballet dancer[6], ballet master[7], theatrical director[8], and film director[9].
Where did Jerome Robbins go to school?
Jerome Robbins was educated at New York University[22] and Weehawken High School[23].
What awards did Jerome Robbins receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[25], Directors Guild of America Award[26], Academy Award for Best Director[27], and Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[28].
Who did Jerome Robbins influence?
Jerome Robbins has been cited as an influence by Benjamin Millepied[51] and Helgi Tómasson[56].