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Bobby Connolly

Directing

3.9 Popularity Jul 04, 1897 (46 years old) New York City, New York, USA

William Harold "Bobby" Connolly (July 4, 1897 - February 29, 1944) was an American director and choreographer for both film and the Broadway stage.

Connolly received four Academy Awards nominations, all in the category of Best Dance Direction, for his work on the films Go Into Your Dance (1935), Br...

Biography

William Harold "Bobby" Connolly (July 4, 1897 - February 29, 1944) was an American director and choreographer for both film and the Broadway stage.

Connolly received four Academy Awards nominations, all in the category of Best Dance Direction, for his work on the films Go Into Your Dance (1935), Broadway Hostess (1935), Cain and Mabel (1936), and Ready, Willing and Able (1937).

Other film credits include dance director for The Wizard of Oz (1939) and For Me and My Gal (1942).

Filmography 23

1941
Minstrel Days Movie

Director

1939
At the Circus Movie

Choreographer

1939
The Wizard of Oz Movie

Choreographer

1939
Honolulu Movie

Choreographer

1938
1938
Romance Road Movie

Director

1938
1937
Expensive Husbands Movie

Director

1937
1937
1937
Little Pioneer Movie

Director

1937
A Day at Santa Anita Movie

Director

1937
Ready, Willing and Able Movie

Music Director

1937
Ready, Willing and Able Movie

Stage Director

1936
Cain and Mabel Movie

Choreographer

1936
1936
Colleen Movie

Choreographer

1935
Go Into Your Dance Movie

Choreographer

Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday July 04, 1897 (46 years old)
Died February 29, 1944
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As William Harold Connolly, Bobby Connelly, Bob Connolly
Years Active 1934 - 1944
Popularity 3.9
Career Stats
23 Total Credits
2 Movie Roles