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- Birth nameJoe Lichtman
- Joe Layton was born on May 3, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Annie (1982), My Name Is Barbra (1965) and Great Performances (1971). He was married to Evelyn Russell. He died on May 5, 1994 in Key West, Florida, USA.
- SpouseEvelyn Russell (1 child)
- Broadway director/choreographer ("Tenderloin," "George M," "No Strings") who occasionally worked in films ("Thoroughly Modern Millie") and TV.
- Has won two Tony Awards as Best Choreographer: in 1962 for "No Strings," in a tie with 'Agnes De Mille' for "Kwamina;" and 1969 for "George M!" He also received four other Tony nominations: as Best Choreographer, in 1960 for "Greenwillow;" as Best Director (Musical), in 1961 for "No Strings;" and as Best Director (Musical) and Best Choreographer, in 1980 for "Barnum."
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