Joan McCracken

About

Actress and dancer who appeared in such Broadway musicals as Bloomer Girl, Oklahoma!, and Billion Dollar Baby.

Before fame

She left high school to train as a dancer. She later earned a spot as a Radio City Music Hall Rockette.

Trivia

She had a reputation as something of an eccentric.

Family life

She was married to writer Jack Dunphy from 1939-1951. Her second husband, Bob Fosse, had a famous career as a choreographer.

Associated with

Bob Fosse abandoned McCracken for dancer and actress Gwen Verdon.