Bob Fosse was an American actor, dancer, choreographer, and director. He directed the iconic musical film Cabaret, for which he received an Academy Award for Best Director, and the semi-autobiographical film All That Jazz. Fosse wrote, directed, and choreographed the Broadway musical Big Deal. He also directed the 1972 concert film Liza with a Z. As an actor, Fosse appeared in several notable films including Give a Girl a Break, Kiss Me Kate, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis, My Sister Eileen, and The Little Prince. Bob Fosse passed away in 1987.