Alvin Ailey was a renowned American choreographer who founded the ALVIN Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. His choreography was heavily influenced by his African-American heritage and he is credited with popularizing modern dance. ALVIN's brother, Alvis Ailey, was also a dancer and choreographer. Twyla Tharp is another influential American choreographer who has created works for film, television, and Broadway. Bob FOSSE was an American dancer, choreographer, director, and actor who won eight Tony Awards for choreography. Cecil B. DeMille was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who directed over 70 films, including The Ten Commandments.