Gregory Hines

Gregory Hines

1946-02-14 – 2003-08-09 (age 57) New York City, New York, USA
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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.

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Known For

Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale

1995

as Marvin

Running Scared
Running Scared

1986

as Ray Hughes

The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club

1984

as Delbert 'Sandman' Williams

White Nights
White Nights

1985

as Raymond Greenwood

The Preacher's Wife
The Preacher's Wife

1996

as Joe Hamilton

The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

as Rollerskater

Renaissance Man
Renaissance Man

1994

as Sergeant Cass

Wolfen
Wolfen

1981

as Whittington

Off Limits
Off Limits

1988

as Albaby Perkins

History of the World: Part I
Mad Dog Time
Mad Dog Time

1996

as Jules Flamingo

Subway Stories
Subway Stories

1997

as Jack (segment "Manhattan Miracle")

Dead Air
Dead Air

1994

as Mark Jannek / Jim Sheppard

Once in the Life
Once in the Life

2000

as Ruffhouse

Deal of the Century
Deal of the Century

1983

as Ray Kasternak

A Rage in Harlem
A Rage in Harlem

1991

as Goldy

Night of 100 Stars II
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

2000

as Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")

Good Luck
Good Luck

1997

as Bernard 'Bern' Lemley

Color of Justice
Color of Justice

1997

as Reverend Walton