Tony Award Winning Choreographer Michael Kidd Dies at 92

Michael Kidd, winner of five Tony Awards and an honorary Academy Award for his contribution to dance on the silver screen, died on Sunday at the age of 92.

Kidd gained instant fame for his work on the film classic “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” and continued to direct dance scenes for legends like Fred Astaire in ‘The Band Wagon” and Marlon Brando in the film version of “Guys and Dolls.”

While Kidd’s choreography was widely sought for films it was the stage that brought him his most fame with five Tony Awards for his work in “Finian’s Rainbow” (1947), “Guys and Dolls” (1951), “Can-Can” (1954), “Li’l Abner” (1957) and “Destry Rides Again” (1960).

Kidd likely would have gathered at least that many Oscar Awards but the Academy issues no award for choreography. In 1997 he was recognized for his contribution with an honorary Academy Award.

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