Gregory Hines
Acting
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.
Known For
Law & Order
Saturday Night Live
Will & Grace
Amazing Stories
The Oscars
Wolfen
White Nights
Off Limits
Waiting to Exhale
Running Scared
The Cotton Club
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Renaissance Man
The Preacher's Wife
History of the World: Part I
Deal of the Century
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Eve of Destruction
A Rage in Harlem
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