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Alan Johnson

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Alan Johnson (February 18, 1937 – July 7, 2018) was a three-time Emmy Award-winning American choreographer, best known for his work on Mel Brooks films and for restaging Jerome Robbins' original choreography in live productions of West Side Story in the United States and internationally. Johnson was linked to West Side Story since making his Broadway debut in the show in 1957.He brought the West Side Story dance style into the mainstream when he choreographed several GAP clothing commercials in 2000. This commercial earned him an American Choreography award. Along with the GAP/WestSide advertisements, Johnson also choreographed commercials for Dubonnet and Freixenet Champagne.

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Born
18 Feb 1937
Died
8 Jul 2018 (aged 81)
Production Places
United States of America

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ACMI Identifier

14770

Wikidata

Q4706981

VIAF

233351382

LOC Auth

nb2012007164

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