Gwen Verdon Overview:

Legendary actress, Gwen Verdon, was born Gwyneth Evelyn Verdon on Jan 13, 1925 in Culver City, Los Angeles. Verdon died at the age of 75 on Oct 18, 2000 in Woodstock, VT and was cremated and her ashes given to family or friend.

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Verdon was never nominated for an Academy Award.

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By Annmarie Gatti on Jan 13, 2013 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

Born January 13, 1925 Stage and Screen Actress ! From leg braces to Broadway star (talk about inspirational!) – ’s mom enrolled her in dance classes as a child to help strengthen her legs due childhood rickets. “Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets, and little man, ... Read full article


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Gwen Verdon Quotes:

Lola: Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets / And little man, little Lola wants you!


Lola: Joe, would you like to take Lola some place tonight?
Joe Hardy: Gee, I - I sure would like to but, uh, you know what Mr. Van Buren would say.
Lola: He'd say you lucky boy.
Joe Hardy: No, no! He'd say it's late. He likes us to get to bed early.
Lola: Any particular place?


Mr. Applegate: I see it all now! Ya doped me. But why? Why?
Lola: Because I love him!


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Gwen Verdon Facts
Portrayed "Lola" in the stage version of "Damn Yankees!" and reprised her role in the movie, Damn Yankees! (1958).

Never pulled the diva act and was not overly-possessive about her award-winning stage roles. In fact she gamely coached Shirley MacLaine on the set of Sweet Charity (1969), who was recreating Gwen's title character.

Did not pursue dancing as a career until 1948.

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