Black History Spotlight: Day #12
Contribution: An American dancer, actor, choreographer, and singer.
Age: 57 (1946 - 2003)
Mini Bio:
He is one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time, and is best known for Wolfen (1981), The Cotton Club (1984), and Running Scared (1986), The Gregory Hines Show (1997-1998), Ben on Will & Grace (1999-2000), and for voicing Big Bill on the Nick Jr. animated children's television program Little Bill (1999-2004).
Hines starred in more than forty films and also appeared on Broadway. He was the recipient of many accolades, including a Daytime Emmy Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for a Screen Actors Guild Award and four Primetime Emmy Awards.
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