- Paul Godkin's training as a dancer began at the age of seven in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas. He toured Europe and the United States with the "Ballet Russe", as a soloist in Ballet Theater and as a concert performer. During World War Two, he served with the U.S. Navy for three and one-half years. His first professional choreographic effort, in 1948, served also to introduce him to Michael Todd, in "Willie the Weeper" ballet, arranged for ANTA's "Ballet Ballads.", which had been commissioned by Mr. Todd. In 1951, he arranged the dances for in international revue in Paris which starred Colette Marchand and Maurice Chevalier.
- IMDb mini biography by: Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
- Was briefly romantically involved with Broadway actress/torch singer Libby Holman in 1947. The two had met earlier during the 1946 pre-Broadway run of Beggar's Holiday, during which Libby would be fired by play doctor George Abbott.
- He staged the dance duet on the Jack Benny TV show in which Benny substitutes for Fred Astaire at the last moment.
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