Ziegfeld, Florenz, Jr.

Ziegfeld, Florenz, Jr.

(1867–1932) theater manager, producer; born in Chicago. Best known as creator of the Ziegfeld Follies in 1907, he was also responsible for many other Broadway productions, staged after 1927 in the Ziegfeld Theatre. Ziegfeld's shows were opulent events, featuring beautiful women and rich settings. Himself an extravagant character, he was married first to actress Anna Held, then to comedienne Billie Burke.