Quick Facts
Born:
1946-02-14
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
72 Total Roles
Gregory Hines
Acting
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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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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
History of the World: Part I
Josephus
Law & Order
Defense Attorney Carl Halpert
Will & Grace
Ben Doucette
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
The Cotton Club
Delbert 'Sandman' Williams
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Rollerskater
Renaissance Man
Sergeant Cass
Wolfen
Whittington
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | American Tap MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Uncovering Wolfen MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2009 | Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II MOVIE | Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam") |
| 2003 | Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Lost at Home TV | Jordan King |
| 2002 | The Red Sneakers MOVIE | Zeke |
| 2002 | It's Black Entertainment MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story MOVIE | Self (uncredited) |