Bobby Connolly

Actor

Director

Born Jul 4, 1897 — Died Feb 29, 1944

From New York City, New York, USA

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).

Also Known As

William Harold Connolly Bobby Connelly Bob Connolly