Gregory Hines

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

February 14, 1946

Died

August 9, 2003 (age 57)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Hines, Hines, and Dad

Gregory Oliver Hines

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.

Known For

Filmography

2019FilmMaurice Hines: Bring Them Backas Self (archive footage)2018FilmAmerican Tapas (archive footage)2015FilmUncovering Wolfenas Self (archive footage)2009FilmMaking History: Mel Brooks on Creating the Worldas Self (archive footage)2004FilmBroadway's Lost Treasures IIas Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam")2003FilmFriendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legendas Self (archive footage)2003TVLost at Homeas Jordan King2002FilmThe Red Sneakersas Zeke2002FilmIt's Black Entertainmentas Self2002FilmAdded Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Storyas Self (uncredited)2001FilmSanta, Baby!as Noel (voice)2001FilmBojanglesas Bojangles2000FilmOnce in the Lifeas Ruffhouse2000FilmWho Killed Atlanta's Children?as Ron Larson2000FilmThings You Can Tell Just by Looking at Heras Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")1999TVLittle Billas William "Big Bill" Glover (voice)1998TVWill & Graceas Ben Doucette1998FilmThe Tic Codeas Tyrone Pike1998FilmSmall Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywoodas Self1997TVThe Gregory Hines Showas Ben Stevenson1997FilmColor of Justiceas Reverend Walton1997FilmSubway Storiesas Jack (segment "Manhattan Miracle")1997FilmGood Luckas Bernard 'Bern' Lemley1996FilmThe Cherokee Kidas The Undertaker / Jedediah Turner1996FilmThe Preacher's Wifeas Joe Hamilton1996FilmMad Dog Timeas Jules Flamingo1995FilmWaiting to Exhaleas Marvin1995FilmAmazing Stories: The Movie IVas Falsworth (archive footage)1995FilmA Stranger in Townas Barnes1995TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Childas The Beast (voice)1994FilmDead Airas Mark Jannek / Jim Sheppard1994TVBaseballas Various (voice)1994FilmRenaissance Manas Sergeant Cass1994FilmKangaroo Court1992FilmJammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadwayas Self1992FilmT Bone N Weaselas T Bone1991FilmWhite Lieas Len Madison Jr.1991FilmA Rage in Harlemas Goldy1991FilmEve of Destructionas Colonel Jim McQuade1990TVLaw & Orderas Defense Attorney Carl Halpert1990FilmSammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebrationas Self1989FilmTapas Max Washington1988FilmOff Limitsas Albaby Perkins1986FilmRunning Scaredas Ray Hughes1985FilmWhite Nightsas Raymond Greenwood1985TVAmazing Storiesas Falsworth1985FilmPuss in Bootsas Edgar - Miller's Son1985FilmNight of 100 Stars IIas Self1985FilmAbout Tapas Self1984FilmThe Cotton Clubas Delbert 'Sandman' Williams1984FilmThe Muppets Take Manhattanas Rollerskater1983FilmDeal of the Centuryas Ray Kasternak1983TVReading Rainbowas Self - Narrator (voice)1982TVFaerie Tale Theatreas Edgar, Miller's son1982FilmShirley MacLaine... Illusionsas Self1982TVWoganas Self1982FilmI Love Libertyas Self1981FilmSteve Martin's Best Show Everas Self / Lionel Foot1981FilmWolfenas Whittington1981FilmHistory of the World: Part Ias Josephus1981FilmEubie!1980TVFridaysas Self1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Musical Guest1971TVGreat Performancesas Self1971TVThe Pearl Bailey Showas Self1968TVFrost on Sundayas Self (as Hines, Hines and Dad)1958TVKraft Music Hallas Self1953TVThe Oscarsas SelfFilmMilt & Honias himself

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