Busby Berkeley

Biography

Busby Berkeley was a Hollywood movie director and musical choreographer known for his elaborate musical production numbers featuring large showgirls and props in kaleidoscopic on-screen performances. Born to stage actors Francis Enos and Gertrude Berkeley, he made his stage début at five and began collaborating with Warner Brothers in the early 1930s. His work during this period cemented his reputation as a master of lavish musical numbers.