Known for
Crew
Credits
10
Gender
Man
Birthday
Dec 28, 1914
Day of death
Jun 7, 1985 (70)
Place of birth
Beaumont, Texas, USA
Also known as
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Paul Godkin
Biography
Paul Godkin's training as a dancer began at the age of seven in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas. He toured Europe and the United States with the "Ballet Russe", as a soloist in Ballet Theater and as a concert performer. During World War Two, he served with the U.S. Navy for three and one-half years. His first professional choreographic effort, in 1948, served also to introduce him to Michael Todd, in "Willie the Weeper" ballet, arranged for ANTA's "Ballet Ballads.", which had been commissioned by Mr. Todd. In 1951, he arranged the dances for in international revue in Paris which starred Colette Marchand and Maurice Chevalier.
Known for
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Living in a Big Way | Ballet Dancer |
| 1941 | The Chocolate Soldier | Performer in Gypsy Cafe Sequence |
| 1941 | Kathleen | Solo Dancer (uncredited) |
Credits
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Pufnstuf | Choreographer |
| 1966 | Gambit | Choreographer |
| 1965 | John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! | Choreographer |
| 1965 | The Jack Benny Hour | Choreographer |
| 1957 | The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour | Choreographer |
| 1956 | Around the World in Eighty Days | Choreographer |
| 1955 | How To Be Very, Very Popular | Choreographer |