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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Filmography (72)
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
2019
American Tap
2018
Uncovering Wolfen
2015
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
2009
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
2003
Lost at Home
2003
The Red Sneakers
2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
It's Black Entertainment
2002
Bojangles
2001
Santa, Baby!
2001
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
2000
Once in the Life
2000
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000
Little Bill
1999
The Tic Code
1998
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
1998
Will & Grace
1998
Good Luck
1997
Color of Justice
1997
Subway Stories
1997
The Gregory Hines Show
1997
The Preacher's Wife
1996
Mad Dog Time
1996
The Cherokee Kid
1996
Waiting to Exhale
1995
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
1995
A Stranger in Town
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Renaissance Man
1994
Dead Air
1994
Kangaroo Court
1994
Baseball
1994
Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway
1992
T Bone N Weasel
1992
A Rage in Harlem
1991
Eve of Destruction
1991
White Lie
1991
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
1990
Law & Order
1990
Tap
1989
Off Limits
1988
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
Running Scared
1986
White Nights
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
About Tap
1985
Puss in Boots
1985
Amazing Stories
1985
The Cotton Club
1984
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
Deal of the Century
1983
Reading Rainbow
1983
Shirley MacLaine... Illusions
1982
I Love Liberty
1982
Wogan
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
History of the World: Part I
1981
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981
Eubie!
1981
Wolfen
1981
Fridays
1980
Saturday Night Live
1975
The Pearl Bailey Show
1971
Great Performances
1971
Frost on Sunday
1968
Omnibus
1967
Kraft Music Hall
1958
Tony Awards
1956
The Oscars
1953
Milt & Honi
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