Known For
Crew
Born
Dec 28, 1914
Died
Jun 07, 1985
Place of Birth
Beaumont, Texas, USA
Credits
10 titles
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
Filmography
Pufnstuf
Choreographer
Gambit
Choreographer
The Jack Benny Hour
Choreographer
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Choreographer
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
Choreographer
Around the World in 80 Days
Choreographer
How to Be Very, Very Popular
Choreographer
Living in a Big Way
Ballet Dancer
Kathleen
Solo Dancer (uncredited)
The Chocolate Soldier
Performer in Gypsy Cafe Sequence