June Taylor

Revolutionizing television choreography with her distinctive style, June Taylor was born in 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and was active in the film industry from the 1940s to the 1990s. Known for her innovative contributions to the television genre, she is best remembered for her work on 'The Jackie Gleason Show' for which she won an Emmy Award in 1955. Her authorial style was characterized by a unique overhead camera shot, known as the "June Taylor Dancers," which created intricate geometric patterns and set a new trend in TV choreography. From a human perspective, June Taylor was a trailblazer in her field, whose passion and creativity left an indelible mark on the world of television choreography.