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Bonnie Lythgoe

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Born Bonita Shawe in the United Kingdom, she is a British dancer who became a successful theatre producer and director.

She was married to Nigel Lythgoe, director/co-creator/executive producer of So You Think You Can Dance (2005), between 1974 to 2007. They have two sons, Simon Lythgoe and Kristopher Lythgoe, along with four grandchildren: Kyan, Tighe, Dominie and George.

In 1969, she auditioned for BBC's "Young Generation" dance troupe, where she met her future husband, Nigel. She was a member of the troupe until Nigel became it's choreographer. Bonnie eventually became a successful choreographer.
BornAugust 3, 1949
BornAugust 3, 1949
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    Known for

    Sidney Poitier in To Sir, with Love (1967)
    To Sir, with Love
    7.6
    • Purcel(as Bonita Shawe)
    • 1967
    Richard Burton in Villain (1971)
    Villain
    6.5
    • Strip Dancer(as Bonita Thomas)
    • 1971
    Children's Royal Variety Performance (1990)
    Children's Royal Variety Performance
    TV Special
    • Additional Crew
    • 1990
    The Sooty Show (1968)
    The Sooty Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Actress(as Bonita Shaw)

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    Actress



    • Richard Burton in Villain (1971)
      Villain
      6.5
      • Strip Dancer (as Bonita Thomas)
      • 1971
    • The Sooty Show (1968)
      The Sooty Show
      7.1
      TV Series
      • (as Bonita Shaw)
      • 1970
    • Sidney Poitier in To Sir, with Love (1967)
      To Sir, with Love
      7.6
      • Purcel (as Bonita Shawe)
      • 1967

    Producer



    • Opening Night (2012)
      Opening Night
      9.2
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Cat Deeley, Matthew Morrison, Stephen Boss, and JoJo Siwa in So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
      So You Think You Can Dance
      7.0
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2005

    Additional Crew



    • Children's Royal Variety Performance (1990)
      Children's Royal Variety Performance
      TV Special
      • special choreography
      • 1990

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      • August 3, 1949
    • Spouses
        Nigel Lythgoe1974 - 2007 (divorced, 2 children)
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      Mother, with Nigel Lythgoe, of sons Simon Lythgoe and Kristopher Lythgoe.

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