Gregory Hines

About

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

Law & OrderSeries • 1990Will & GraceSeries • 1998OmnibusSeries • 1967Amazing StoriesSeries • 1985Faerie Tale TheatreSeries • 1982Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildSeries • 1995BaseballSeries • 1994Little BillSeries • 1999The Preacher's WifeMovie • 1996Running ScaredMovie • 1986Waiting to ExhaleMovie • 1995The Cotton ClubMovie • 1984Renaissance ManMovie • 1994The Muppets Take ManhattanMovie • 1984WolfenMovie • 1981White NightsMovie • 1985Off LimitsMovie • 1988TapMovie • 1989History of the World: Part IMovie • 1981Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at HerMovie • 2000A Rage in HarlemMovie • 1991Mad Dog TimeMovie • 1996The Cherokee KidMovie • 1996Deal of the CenturyMovie • 1983