Herbert Ross

Director
Forcinephiles into 1970s american cinema, ballet dramas, ensemble comedies, and neil simon aficionados.
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The Profile

Herbert Ross (1927–2001) was an American film director and choreographer whose work spans dance-centered dramas and sharp ensemble comedies, from Play It Again, Sam and The Turning Point to California Suite, Footloose and Steel Magnolias.

Former choreographer; frequent collaborator with Neil Simon; explored ballet and performance worlds (The Turning Point, Nijinsky); directed major hits across comedy and musical-inflected drama, including Footloose and Steel Magnolias. The Turning Point earned 11 Oscar nominations without a win; Maggie Smith won the 1979 Oscar for California Suite.

Reviews highlight Ross’s range: the ensemble charm of California Suite and the ballet-world rigor of The Turning Point. Neil Simon’s writing, sharp performances, and shifts from wit to melancholy recur. Noted trivia: Maggie Smith’s 1979 Oscar for California Suite and The Turning Point’s 11 nominations without a win. Overall tone favors thoughtful appreciation over canon worship.

Notable Quotes

❝ Herbert Ross, who has made history with “Play It Again, Sam” and is remembered by the general public for the global success of the glossy “Footloose”, directed in 1978 a dazzling cast featuring, among others, Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Bill Cosby, and Walter Matthau, creating a film in the classic ensemble episode format set in closed environments.
❝ Former choreographer, already director of Allen’s “Play It Again, Sam” in ’72 and future director of “Nijinsky” and “Footloose”.

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