Years active 1957–1981 Name Tommy Abbott | Role Actor | |
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Occupation Actor, dancer, choreographer Died April 8, 1987, New York City, New York, United States Movies West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof Similar People David Winters, Eliot Feld, Norman Jewison, Joseph Stein, Chaim Topol | ||
Tommy Abbott (November 4, 1934 – April 8, 1987) was an American-born actor, dancer, and choreographer best known for his role as Gee-Tar in the original production of West Side Story. Abbott was for many years the assistant choreographer to Jerome Robbins. He was the chief choreographer for the film version of "Fiddler on the Roof."
Filmography
Miscellaneous
1971
Fiddler on the Roof (choreographer: adapted for the screen by - as Tom Abbott)
1961
West Side Story (dance assistant)
Actor
1961
West Side Story as
Gee-Tar
Self
1985
That's Dancing! (Documentary) as
'West Side Story' dancer
References
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