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
The Oscars
Amazing Stories
Wolfen
Running Scared
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Waiting to Exhale
White Nights
History of the World: Part I
The Preacher's Wife
The Cotton Club
Renaissance Man
Deal of the Century
Off Limits
A Rage in Harlem
Eve of Destruction
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
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