Actor
Gregory Hines
February 14, 1946 · New York City, New York, USA
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.
Notable work
6.7History of the World: Part I (1981)
as Josephus
7.3Law & Order (1990)
as Defense Attorney Carl Halpert
6.9Will & Grace (1998)
as Ben Doucette
6.9Saturday Night Live (1975)
as Self - Musical Guest
6.5The Cotton Club (1984)
as Delbert 'Sandman' Williams
6.6The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
as Rollerskater
6.1Renaissance Man (1994)
as Sergeant Cass
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