About

Known credits:
57
Birthday:
1946-02-14
Place of birth:
New York City, New York, USA
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Gregory Hines

Overview

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

Acting
2019 Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2018 American Tap Actor (archive footage) N/A
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2015 Uncovering Wolfen Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2009 Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II Actor Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam") 59
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2003 Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2003 Lost at Home Actor Jordan King N/A
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2002 The Red Sneakers Actor Zeke 58
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2002 It's Black Entertainment Actor Self 59
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2002 Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story Actor Self (uncredited) N/A
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2001 Santa, Baby! Actor Noel (voice) 58
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2001 Bojangles Actor Bojangles 59
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2000 Once in the Life Actor Ruffhouse 58
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2000 Who Killed Atlanta's Children? Actor Ron Larson 58
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2000 Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her Actor Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca") 58
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1999 Little Bill Actor William "Big Bill" Glover (voice) 68
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1998 The Tic Code Actor Tyrone Pike 58
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1998 Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood Actor Self N/A
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1997 The Gregory Hines Show Actor Ben Stevenson N/A
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1997 Color of Justice Actor Reverend Walton 58
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1997 Subway Stories Actor Jack (segment "Manhattan Miracle") 58
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1997 Good Luck Actor Bernard 'Bern' Lemley 59
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1996 The Cherokee Kid Actor The Undertaker / Jedediah Turner 58
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1996 The Preacher's Wife Actor Joe Hamilton 58
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1996 Mad Dog Time Actor Jules Flamingo 58
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1995 Waiting to Exhale Actor Marvin 59
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1995 Amazing Stories: The Movie IV Actor Falsworth (archive footage) N/A
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1995 A Stranger in Town Actor Barnes 59
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1994 Dead Air Actor Mark Jannek / Jim Sheppard 59
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1994 Renaissance Man Actor Sergeant Cass 59
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1994 Kangaroo Court Actor N/A
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1992 T Bone N Weasel Actor T Bone 58
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1992 Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway Actor Himself 59
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1991 White Lie Actor Len Madison Jr. 58
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1991 A Rage in Harlem Actor Goldy 58
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1991 Eve of Destruction Actor Colonel Jim McQuade 57
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1990 Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration Actor Self 59
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1989 Tap Actor Max Washington 59
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1988 Off Limits Actor Albaby Perkins 58
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1986 Running Scared Actor Ray Hughes 59
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1985 White Nights Actor Raymond Greenwood 60
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1985 Puss in Boots Actor Edgar - Miller's Son 59
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1985 Night of 100 Stars II Actor Self 58
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1985 About Tap Actor Self 59
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1984 The Cotton Club Actor Delbert 'Sandman' Williams 61
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1984 The Muppets Take Manhattan Actor Rollerskater 61
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1983 Deal of the Century Actor Ray Kasternak 57
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1982 Shirley MacLaine... Illusions Actor Self N/A
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1982 I Love Liberty Actor Self N/A
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1981 Steve Martin's Best Show Ever Actor Self / Lionel Foot 59
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1981 Wolfen Actor Whittington 58
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1981 History of the World: Part I Actor Josephus 64
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1980 Eubie! Actor N/A
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Milt & Honi Actor himself N/A
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Directing
2002 The Red Sneakers Directing Director 58
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1995 Bleeding Hearts Directing Director 58
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Crew
1991 Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier Crew Thanks N/A
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