Michael Bennett
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Summary
Michael Bennett was born on April 8, 1943[1], in Buffalo[2]. He died on July 2, 1987[3], in Tucson[4]. He worked as a choreographer[5], theatrical director[6], music director[7], musician[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,783 views/month, #6,330 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Donna McKechnie[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: director[13], dancer[14], producer[15]
- Educated at: Bennett High School[16], Hutchinson Central Technical High School[17]
- Award received: Pulitzer Prize for Drama[18], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[21]
- Cause of death: lymphoma[22]
- Family name: Bennett[23], Difiglia[24]
- Given name: Michael[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Different from: Mick Bennett[29], Michael Bennett[30]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[31]
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Country: US[32]
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Began / founded: 1943-04-08[33]
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Ended / dissolved: 1987-07-02[34]
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MusicBrainz ID: f1ce103b-66e8-4bb0-8bcb-ca9a38ad06b7[35]
Why It Matters
Michael Bennett has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Michael Bennett born?
Michael Bennett was born in Buffalo[2].
Where did Michael Bennett die?
Michael Bennett died in Tucson[4].
Who was Michael Bennett married to?
Michael Bennett's spouses include Donna McKechnie[11].
What did Michael Bennett do for work?
Michael Bennett worked as a choreographer[5], theatrical director[6], music director[7], musician[8], and stage actor[9].
Where did Michael Bennett go to school?
Michael Bennett was educated at Bennett High School[16] and Hutchinson Central Technical High School[17].
What awards did Michael Bennett receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[18] and Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[19].