Gene Nelson

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American dancer, choreographer, actor, singer, screenwriter, and director.
Born: March 24, 1920, Astoria, Oregon, USA
Died: September 16, 1996, Los Angeles, California, USA

He was inspired to become a dancer during his childhood by watching Fred Astaire in films. After his career in dancing and acting, he focused more on directing episodes of TV shows. He received a 1972 Tony Award nomination for Featured Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Buddy in the 1971 Broadway musical "Follies".

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The Right Girl

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Waiting For The Girls Upstairs

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The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me Blues

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Kansas City

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All 'Er Nothin

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