Herbert Ross
Herbert Ross (1927–2001) was an American film director, Broadway dancer, choreographer, and producer known for his work in musicals, comedies, and dramas. Beginning his career as a dancer and Broadway choreographer. Ross was a dancer in Something for the Boys (1943), Follow the Girls (1943–44), Laffing Room Only (1944–45), Beggar's Holiday (1946–47), and Look, Ma, I'm Dancin'!. He was a choreographer with the American Ballet Theatre and numerous Broadway productions from 1950 to 1968. He transitioned to filmmaking and directed acclaimed films such as The Turning Point (1977), Pennies from Heaven (1981), Footloose (1984), and Steel Magnolias (1989). He died from heart failure in New York City in 2001. (source: wikipedia)