Also Known As: Hines, Hines, and Dad, Gregory Oliver Hines
Gregory Hines
📍Born in New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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
History of the World: Part I
as Josephus
The Cotton Club
as Delbert 'Sandman' Williams
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
as Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Deal of the Century
as Ray Kasternak
The Preacher's Wife
as Joe Hamilton
Waiting to Exhale
as Marvin
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam")
Renaissance Man
as Sergeant Cass
The Muppets Take Manhattan
as Rollerskater
Milt & Honi
as himself
Shirley MacLaine... Illusions
as Self
I Love Liberty
as Self
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
February 14, 1946
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
1.7
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
74
Acting Roles
3
Crew Roles
53
Movies
21
TV Shows