Arlene Phillips | |
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Born | Prestwich, Lancashire, England | 22 May 1943
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Choreographer |
Years active | 1976–present |
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Notable work | Annie Starlight Express Saturday Night Fever Hot Gossip Loose Women Strictly Come Dancing So You Think You Can Dance We Will Rock You |
Partner | Angus Ion (1985–present) |
Awards | Laurence Olivier Award Carl Alan Award |
Website | arlenephillips |
Dame Arlene Phillips DBE (born 22 May 1943)[1] is an English choreographer, talent scout, television judge and presenter, theatre director, and former dancer, who has worked in many fields of entertainment.
For many years, she was most noted as the choreographer of numerous West End and Broadway musicals, films, and television shows, but she later achieved mainstream fame as a judge on television talent shows including Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance.