Ernie Flatt

Ernest Orville Flatt (October 30, 1918 – June 10, 1995) was an American choreographer and dancer. He won an Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for six more in the category Outstanding Choreography for his work on the television program The Carol Burnett Show.[1] As a choreographer he also won a Christopher Award and a Golden Rose.[2] Flatt was also nominated for two Tony Awards in the categories Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography.[3]

Ernie Flatt
Born
Ernest Orville Flatt

(1918-10-30)October 30, 1918
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
DiedJune 10, 1995(1995-06-10) (aged 76)
Taos, New Mexico, U.S.
Occupation(s)Choreographer, dancer

Life and career

In his younger years, Flatt worked on Broadway[4] and in motion pictures such as An American in Paris (1951)[5] and Singing' in the Rain (1952).[2] Later, he turned to television where he had more success choreographing adaptations of Broadway musicals.[6] Flatt worked with Judy Garland and Carol Burnett on their series The Carol Burnett Show.[7]

Flatt died in June 1995 of an aortic hemorrhage in Taos, New Mexico, at the age of 76.[8][9][10]

References
  1. "Ernest O. Flatt". Television Academy. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  2. Burnett, Carol (2016-09-13). In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox. Crown. pp. 44–45. ISBN 978-1-101-90466-4 – via Google Books.
  3. Hess, Earl; Dabholkar, Pratibha (2009). Singin' in the Rain: The Making of an American Masterpiece. University of Kansas. p. 247. ISBN 9780700616565 – via Google Books.
  4. Burchmore, Rhonda. Legs 11. New Holland Publishers (AU). p. 60. ISBN 978-1-921836-01-5 – via Google Books.
  5. Reid, John Howard (2012). 50 of the Finest Films Hollywood Ever Made. Lulu.com. p. 10. ISBN 978-1-105-75896-6 – via Google Books.
  6. Reed, R.M.; Reed, M.K. (6 December 2012). The Encyclopedia of Television, Cable, and Video. p. 212. ISBN 9781468465211 – via Google Books.
  7. Roberts, Jerry (2009-06-05). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-8108-6378-1 – via Google Books.
  8. The Associated Press (June 17, 1995). "Ernest O. Flatt, 76, TV Choreographer". The New York Times. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  9. "Ernie Flatt; Dancer, Choreographer and Director". Los Angeles Times. June 19, 1995. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  10. "Deaths". The Washington Post. June 17, 1995. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
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