
Gregory Hines
Born February 14, 1946 · New York City, New York, USA
Gregory Oliver Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was an American dancer, actor, choreographer, and singer. He is one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time. As an actor, he is best known for Wolfen (1981), The Cotton Club (1984), White Nights (1985), Running Scared (1986), A Rage in Harlem (1991), The Gregory Hines Show (1997–1998), playing 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 40 films and also appeared on Broadway. He received 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gregory Hines, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Night of 100 Stars II

Off Limits

Subway Stories

History of the World: Part I

Tap

It's Black Entertainment

Once in the Life

Mad Dog Time

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

I Love Liberty

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

T Bone N Weasel

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Eve of Destruction

Amazing Stories: The Movie IV

Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

About Tap

White Lie

A Stranger in Town

Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World

Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend

Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood

Color of Justice

Dead Air

Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

The Tic Code

Puss in Boots

Uncovering Wolfen

The Red Sneakers

Kangaroo Court

Santa, Baby!

Good Luck

Bojangles

Eubie!

Shirley MacLaine... Illusions




























