Which performer has won Tony Awards for both acting and choreography?

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Tommy Tune won Tony Awards for both acting and choreography.

Tune’s first Tony came in 1974, when he won Featured Actor in a Musical for Seesaw. He later established himself as a major creative force behind the scenes, winning Best Choreography for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine in 1980, My One and Only in 1983, Grand Hotel in 1990, and The Will Rogers Follies in 1991.

He also won Tonys for directing, including Nine, Grand Hotel, and The Will Rogers Follies. His combination of performing, directing, and choreography made him one of Broadway’s most decorated artists. In fact, he became the first person to win Tony Awards in four different categories.

A common mix-up is assuming Bob Fosse or Gower Champion fits the question because both were famous choreographers and performers. Tune is the canonical answer because his Tony acting win and his choreography wins are clearly documented in separate competitive categories.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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