Twyla Tharp

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Twyla Tharp

Twyla Tharp was born on 1 July 1941 in Portland, Indiana, USA. She is a director and actress, known for Amadeus (1984), Hair (1979) and Great Performances: Dance in America (1976).

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Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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Known for

Amadeus (1984)

8.4

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1984

Hair (1979)

7.5

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1979

Two by Dove (1995)

Great Performances: Dance in America

7.7

TV Series

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The Catherine Wheel (1982)

The Catherine Wheel

7.4

TV Movie

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1982

Credits

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I'll Do Anything
5.5
- choreographer
- 1994
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
- choreographer (segment "Zoetrope")
- 1992
Soleil de nuit
6.7
- choreographer
- 1985
Great Performances: Dance in America
7.7
TV Series
- choreographer
- 1985
Amadeus
8.4
- choreography
- opera staging by
- 1984
The Catherine Wheel
7.4
TV Movie
- choreographer
- 1982
Dance and Dancers
TV Series
- choreographer
- 1981
Ragtime
7.3
- choreographer
- 1981
Hair
7.5
- choreographer
- 1979
Camera Three
7.2
TV Series
- choreographer
- 1973
Tank Dive: Excerpts
- choreographer
- 1965

Director

Actress

Personal details

Official site
- Twyla Tharp & Twyla Tharp Dance
Born
- July 1, 1941
- Portland, Indiana, USA
Other works
Directed and choreographed "Movin' Out" musical by Billy Joel (Shubert Theater, Chicago, Illinois, USA).
Publicity listings
- 2 Articles

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Trivia
She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1991 (1990 season) for Outstanding Achievement in Dance for choreographing American Ballet Theatre's production of In The Upper Room.

Quotes
On art: Art is an investigation.

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How old is Twyla Tharp?
83 years old
When was Twyla Tharp born?
July 1, 1941
Where was Twyla Tharp born?
Portland, Indiana, USA
What is Twyla Tharp known for?
Hair, Amadeus, Great Performances: Dance in America, and The Catherine Wheel
How many awards has Twyla Tharp won?
4 awards

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