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Gregory Hines

Born 1946-02-14

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.

Known for

History of the World: Part I 1981 · 6.8 The Muppets Take Manhattan 1984 · 6.8 The Cotton Club 1984 · 6.6 Renaissance Man 1994 · 6.2 Running Scared 1986 · 6.5 The Preacher's Wife 1996 · 5.7 Waiting to Exhale 1995 · 6.0 Wolfen 1981 · 6.3 White Nights 1985 · 6.7 Deal of the Century 1983 · 4.6 Mad Dog Time 1996 · 5.4 Off Limits 1988 · 6.2 Eve of Destruction 1991 · 5.0 The Cherokee Kid 1996 · 6.0 Tap 1989 · 6.5