Tommy Abbott
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Born
November 4, 1934
Tom Shaw Abbott
November 4, 1934
Waco, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 1987 (aged 52)
New York
Occupation(s)Actor, dancer, choreographer
Yearsactive1957–1981
Tommy Abbott | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tom Shaw Abbott November 4, 1934 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 1987 (aged 52) New York |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, dancer, choreographer |
| Years active | 1957–1981 |
| Partner | Jerome Robbins |
Tommy Abbott (born Tom Shaw Abbott;[1] [2] November 4, 1934 – April 8, 1987)[3][1] was an American actor, dancer, and choreographer who portrayed Gee-Tar in the original production of West Side Story. Abbott was for many years the assistant choreographer to Jerome Robbins. He was the chief choreographer for the film version of Fiddler on the Roof.
Born in Waco, Texas to R.T. Abbott and Genevieve Shaw,[1] Abbott first studied dance with a local teacher, Elmer Wheatley. After graduating from high school, he moved to New York, where he attended the School of American Ballet.[3]
Death
Abbott died in New York City on April 8, 1987, at the age of 52.[3]
