Last Updated: 16 Oct, 2023 | Views: 744
Age: 57
Profession: Dancer
Other Profession(s): Singer, Actor, Choreographer
Famous For: The Nick Jr. animated children's television program Little Bill (1999–2004).
About (Profile/Biography):
Gregory Hines, the American dancer and actor from New York, is also known for his dance choreography. His dancing helped bring tap back in the late 20th century. With both parents being dancers, including his father who was also an actor and musician, Gregory was raised in a musical household. He started performing at nightclubs with his brother and joined their family band in 1963. Eventually he became a one-man show and played as the singer and other instruments in a rock band.
Career:
When Gregory first started tapping, he was just two years old.
When their father joined as the group's drummer in 1963, the name was altered to "Hines, Hines, and Dad."
As "The Hines Kids," the brothers started playing in nightclubs.
Gregory Hines established the jazz-rock group Severance after relocating to California.
To continue his dancing career, Gregory Hines went back to New York.
In 1978, Gregory Hines had an appearance in the musical "Eubie."
Gregory Hines was an excellent dancer who gave his all to the craft.
Gregory was a supporter of tap dancing in America and was successful in getting Federal Tap Dance Day established in 1988.
Achievements and Awards:
In 1979: Gregory Hines won the Theatre World Award.
In 1988: Gregory Hines won the Image Awards in Motion Picture.
Unknown facts:
On August 9, 2003, Gregory Hines passed away from liver cancer.
Both the first and second marriages—to Pamela Koslow—also ended in divorce.
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