Gregory Hines
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Gregory Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was a Tony Award-winning American actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Born Gregory Oliver Hines in New York City, Hines and his older brother Maurice started dancing at an early age, studying with choreographer Henry LeTang. Together with their father the three were known as "The Hines Kids" and later as "The Hines Brothers" only to have the name change again in 1963 to "Hines, Hines and Dad". <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Gregory+Hi
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- Born
- Gregory Oliver Hines , ( 1946-02-14 ) February 14, 1946, New York City , U.S.
- Died
- August 9, 2003 (2003-08-09) (aged 57), Los Angeles , California , U.S.
- Resting place
- Saint Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery , Oakville, Ontario , Canada
- Occupations
- Dancer actor choreographer singer
- Years active
- 1948–2003
- Spouses
- Patricia Panella ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1968 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1972 ) Pamela Koslow ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1981 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 2000 )
- Partner s
- Negrita Jayde , (2000–03)
- Relatives
- Maurice Hines (brother)
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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 History of the World, Part I (1981), Wolfen (1981), The Cotton Club (1984), White Nights (1985), Running Scared (1986), A Rage in Harlem (1991), The Gregory Hines Show (1997–98), 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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