Ernie Flatt

Ernie Flatt

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Crew

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1918-10-30

  • Day of Death

    1995-06-10 (76 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Denver, Colorado, USA

Biography

Ernest Orville Flatt (October 30, 1918 – June 10, 1995) was an American choreographer and dancer. He won a 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. As a choreographer he also won a Christopher Award and a Golden Rose. Flatt was also nominated for two Tony Awards in the categories Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography.

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

Acting

Crew