John W. Bubbles
Sign in to saveAmerican dancer, musician, and actor (1902–1986)
Person
- Born
- 1902-02-19
- Died
- 1986-05-18
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John William Sublett (February 19, 1902 in Louisville, Kentucky – May 18, 1986 in New York City), known by his stage name John W. Bubbles, was an American vaudeville performer, dancer, singer and entertainer. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, his family soon moved to Indianapolis. Here, he formed a partnership with Ford L. "Buck" Washington known as "Buck and Bubbles," with Buck playing stride piano and singing while Bubbles tapped, beginning in 1919. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/John+W.+Bubb
Key dates
- Born
- 19 February 1902
- Died
- 18 May 1986
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- human
- Given name
- John
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Louisville
- Occupation
- musician
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
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- John W. Bubbles.jpg
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1902 births1986 deaths20th-century African-American male actors20th-century African-American male singers20th-century American male actors20th-century American male singers20th-century American singersAfrican-American male dancersAmerican male dancersAmerican male film actorsAmerican male musical theatre actorsAmerican male stage actors