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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Γρηγόριος)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
Year context
Born in 1946 -- First meeting of the United Nations General Assembly; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Career
Career spanning 21 years (1981-2002)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dog
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Filmography (16)
AWARDS (4)
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Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
1992
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Theatre World Award
1979
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Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
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Tony Awards
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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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Gregory Hines was born on and passed away on at the age of 57.
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Gregory Hines was born in New York City, New York, USA.
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Gregory Hines has 16 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Red Sneakers (2002), Bojangles (2001), The Tic Code (1998), Good Luck (1997), The Gregory Hines Show (1997).
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