GWEN VERDON
Name: Gwyneth Evelyn Verdon
Born: January 13, 1925
Died October 18, 2000
Gwyneth Evelyn Verdon (January 13, 1925 - October 18, 2000) was an acclaimed
Tony Award-winning American dancer and actress, known professionally as Gwen
Verdon.
Verdon was born in Culver City, California, the second child of Joseph William
Verdon (December 31, 1896-June 23, 1978) and Gertrude Lilian Standring (October
24, 1896-October 16, 1956), who were British emigrants to the United States by
way of Canada. Her brother was William Farrell Verdon (August 1, 1923-June 10,
1991). The Verdon family could be described as "showpeople." Her father was an
electrician at MGM Studios, and her mother was a former vaudevillian of the
Denishawn dance troupe, as well as a dance teacher.
Name: Gwyneth Evelyn Verdon
Born: January 13, 1925
Died October 18, 2000
Gwyneth Evelyn Verdon (January 13, 1925 - October 18, 2000) was an acclaimed
Tony Award-winning American dancer and actress, known professionally as Gwen
Verdon.
Verdon was born in Culver City, California, the second child of Joseph William
Verdon (December 31, 1896-June 23, 1978) and Gertrude Lilian Standring (October
24, 1896-October 16, 1956), who were British emigrants to the United States by
way of Canada. Her brother was William Farrell Verdon (August 1, 1923-June 10,
1991). The Verdon family could be described as "showpeople." Her father was an
electrician at MGM Studios, and her mother was a former vaudevillian of the
Denishawn dance troupe, as well as a dance teacher.