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Tommy Abbott(1934-1987)

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Tommy Abbott was born on 4 November 1934 in Waco, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for West Side Story (1961), Fiddler on the Roof (1971) and That's Dancing! (1985). He died on 8 April 1987 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornNovember 4, 1934
DiedApril 8, 1987(52)
BornNovember 4, 1934
DiedApril 8, 1987(52)
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Known for

"West Side Story" (Saul Bass Poster) 1961
West Side Story
7.6
  • Gee-Tar
  • 1961
Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
Fiddler on the Roof
8.0
  • Choreography(as Tom Abbott)
  • 1971
That's Dancing! (1985)
That's Dancing!
7.2
  • Self - 'West Side Story' dancer
  • 1985

Credits

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Choreography

  • Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
    Fiddler on the Roof
    8.0
    • choreographer: adapted for the screen by (as Tom Abbott)
    • 1971
  • "West Side Story" (Saul Bass Poster) 1961
    West Side Story
    7.6
    • dance assistant
    • 1961

Actor

  • "West Side Story" (Saul Bass Poster) 1961
    West Side Story
    7.6
    • Gee-Tar
    • 1961

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Tom Abbott
  • Born
    • November 4, 1934
    • Waco, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • April 8, 1987
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Other works
    Stage: Appeared (as "Vladimir") in the original Broadway production of "Fiddler on the Roof".

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    Long-time partner of Jerome Robbins.

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