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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).
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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).
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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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Gender
Male
Birthday
February 14, 1946
Died
August 9, 2003
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
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Color of Justice
1997
Uncovering Wolfen
2015
Eve of Destruction
1991
Mad Dog Time
1996
American Tap
2018
Good Luck
1997
Off Limits
1988
Wolfen
1981
Puss in Boots
1985
Santa, Baby!
2001
History of the World: Part I
1981
Renaissance Man
1994
The Red Sneakers
2002
Tap
1989
Waiting to Exhale
1995
About Tap
1985
Kangaroo Court
1994
White Nights
1985
Bojangles
2001
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Law & Order
1990
Saturday Night Live
1975
Great Performances
1971
Tony Awards
1956
Tony Awards
1956
Will & Grace
1998
Amazing Stories
1985
Wogan
1982
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
The Oscars
1953
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
Reading Rainbow
1983
Baseball
1994
Baseball
1994
Kraft Music Hall
1958
Little Bill
1999
Fridays
1980
The Pearl Bailey Show
1971
The Gregory Hines Show
1997
Lost at Home
2003