Gregory Hines
Actor
- Born
- February 14, 1946 · New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- August 9, 2003 (age 57)
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
History of the World: Part I
June 12, 1981
The Cotton Club
December 14, 1984
The Muppets Take Manhattan
June 27, 1984
Renaissance Man
June 3, 1994
The Preacher's Wife
December 13, 1996
Wolfen
July 24, 1981
Running Scared
June 27, 1986
Waiting to Exhale
December 22, 1995
White Nights
November 22, 1985
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
May 27, 2000
Deal of the Century
November 4, 1983
Off Limits
March 11, 1988
Acting54
- 2019Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back as Self (archive footage)
- 2018American Tap as (archive footage)
- 2015Uncovering Wolfen as Self (archive footage)
- 2009Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World as Self (archive footage)
- 2004Broadway's Lost Treasures II as Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam")
- 2003Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend as Self (archive footage)
- 2002The Red Sneakers as Zeke
- 2002It's Black Entertainment as Self
- 2002Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as Self (uncredited)