Gregg Burge facts for kids

Gregg Burge (born November 14, 1957 – died July 4, 1998) was a talented American tap dancer and choreographer. He was also an actor and singer, known for his amazing dance moves on stage and in movies.

Gregg Burge's Career Highlights

Gregg Burge started tap dancing when he was just 7 years old. He loved to dance and worked hard to become very good at it. When he was 17, he won a special scholarship to study at the famous Juilliard School, which is a top school for performing arts.

Early Life and Training

In 1975, Gregg graduated from New York's well-known Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts. This school helps young people learn how to act, sing, and dance.

Broadway and Film Roles

Gregg performed in many popular shows on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City.

• He played the Scarecrow for four years in the Broadway show The Wiz.
• He also appeared in another long-running show called Sophisticated Ladies.
• Gregg was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in Oh, Kay!. He also won the Fred Astaire Award twice for his great dancing.

He was also in movies and on TV.

• He was in the TV show The Electric Company.
• In 1985, he was in the movie A Chorus Line. He helped the choreographer, Jeffrey Hornaday, and also played the character Richie in the film. He later played Richie on Broadway too.

Choreography Work

Gregg Burge was also a choreographer, which means he created dance routines.

• He helped choreograph the music video for Michael Jackson's famous song "Bad". This video was directed by Martin Scorsese.
• He also choreographed a video for the reggae band Steel Pulse.
• Gregg even had his own dance studio on Long Island, where he taught others how to dance.

Gregg Burge's Filmography

Gregg Burge appeared in a few films during his career.

Later Life and Passing

Gregg Burge passed away on July 4, 1998, in Atlanta, at the age of 40. He died from a brain tumor.