Gregory Hines

Born: 1946-02-14

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

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.

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Known For

Waiting to Exhale
Running Scared
The Cotton Club
The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Preacher's Wife
White Nights
Renaissance Man
History of the World: Part I
Off Limits
Night of 100 Stars II

Top Movie Credits

Running Scared Ray Hughes
The Cotton Club Delbert 'Sandman' Williams
White Nights Raymond Greenwood
Renaissance Man Sergeant Cass
Off Limits Albaby Perkins