In addition to his stage success, Mr. Kidd also enjoyed a Hollywood career. He staged dances and musical numbers for "The Band Wagon," "Knock on Wood," "Guys and Dolls," "Li'l Abner," "Star!" and "Movie Movie" and is credited with choreographing "Where's Charley?," "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "Merry Andrew" and "Hello, Dolly!" Mr. Kidd also appeared in a handful of films: "Happy Days Are Here Again," "It's Always Fair Weather," "Smile," "Movie Movie" and "Skin Deep." He and Peter Anastos were Emmy-nominated for their choreography for the 1982 TV special "Baryshnikov in Hollywood."
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1993 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
1971 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
1971 | Best Choreography | Nominee | |
1966 | Best Choreography | Nominee | |
1962 | Best Choreography | Nominee | |
1960 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
1960 | Best Choreography | Winner | |
1957 | Best Choreography | Winner | |
1954 | Best Choreography | Winner | |
1951 | Best Choreography | Winner | |
1947 | Best Choreography | Winner |