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Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1982

Ranked #93 in Premiere's 2003 annual Power 100 List. It is his first appearance on the list and he becomes one of very few to appear on it after their first film.

Brother of Kathleen Marshall.

He was nominated for a 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Theatre Choreographer of the 1997 season for Damn Yankees!

Has been nominated for Broadway's Tony Award six times: as Best Choreographer, in 1993, along with collaborator Vincent Paterson, for "Kiss of the Spider Woman--The Musical;" in 1994, for "Damn Yankees!" and also for "She Loves Me;" in 1998 for "Cabaret;" and in 1999 for "Little Me;" and as Best Director (Musical), with collaborator Sam Mendes, for "Cabaret." He has yet to win.

He was nominated for a 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Theatre Choreographer of the 1997 season for "Damn Yankees!".

Partner of John DeLuca.

Attended Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, PA, which is the same high school that Jeff Goldblum and Curtis Martin attended.

In his directorial film debut Chicago (2002) alone he directed four actors, Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Queen Latifah and John C. Reilly, in Oscar-nominated performances. Only Catherine Zeta-Jones has won an Oscar (Best Actress in a Supporting Role) under his direction.

Directed both Renée Zellweger and Richard Gere in Golden Globe-winning performances for their roles in Chicago (2002).

Brother-in-law of Scott Landis.

Personal Quotes

"People think of the geisha as a prostitute, because prostitutes started wearing white makeup and silk kimonos and calling themselves geishas, and the line became blurred. But the actual word means 'artist.' Yes, they entertain men. But, more important, they're great dancers and musicians and great conversationalists. They were also the fashionistas of their time. They were like supermodels."

"Maybe it took a little time, or we're a little late, but finally we're recognizing that international stars are fantastic. They're the greatest actors in the world, and few people know that."

"As a director, you should choose a project that will educate you and enrich your life, because you're going to be doing it for two years."

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