Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1946-02-14
Day of Death
2003-08-09
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Gregory Hines
Biography
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.
Filmography (51)
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
2019American Tap
2018
Uncovering Wolfen
2015
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
2009
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
2003
The Red Sneakers
2002
It's Black Entertainment
2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
Santa, Baby!
2001
Bojangles
2001
Once in the Life
2000
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
2000
