Kevin B. Carlisle

December 24, 1935 - July 5, 2022 Kevin Carlisle was a multi-award winning Producer-director-choreographer, born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Birmingham, Michigan. He graduated from New York city's Julliard School of Music with a degree in dance. Kevin's name was first associated with television as the choreographer for "The Garry Moore Show" followed by "The Dean Martin Show" and "The Bell Telephone Hour". He worked on over 500 television series, specials, and stage productions for artists that include Carol Burnett, Barry Manilow, Sandy Duncan, Marilyn MaCoo, Suzanne Somers, Melissa Manchester, Tammy Wynette, Grace Jones, Robert Guillaume, George Burns, Rich Little, Michael Landon, Herb Alpert, Bea Arthur, Doris Day, Lucille Ball, Julie Andrews, Bob Hope, Pee Wee Herman, and many others. As choreographer of the original and innovative musical countdown show "Solid Gold", Kevin created the unique and admired Solid Gold Dancers. Kevin's vast credits in television have led to much-distinguished peer recognition, including an American Video Award in 1988. He was nominated for two Tony Awards for choreographing "Hallelujah Baby!" and "Happy Time". "Lamb Chop on Broadway" marked Kevin's 6th credit as director/choreographer on Broadway. He received an honorary Doctorate from Sierra University in recognition of his lifelong commitment to the betterment of humanity. During the eighteen years Kevin worked with Barry Manilow on his numerous national and international live concerts and television specials, he produced and directed the "Barry Manilow: Live on Broadway" music video cassette that reached number one on the music video charts both in the United States and England. Kevin received an Emmy Award for his contribution to "The Third Barry Manilow Television Special". He is survived by his daughter Katherine, "Kat" Weed and her husband Rick, a brother David and his husband Monty, four nephews, and his partner of 44 years John Jackson. Dance with the angels dear Kevin.