Harold Nicholas
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 27, 1921
- Died
- July 3, 2000
- Birthplace
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 27, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was an American dancer specializing in tap. Nicholas was the younger half of the tap-dancing pair the Nicholas Brothers, known as two of the world's greatest dancers. His older brother was Fayard Nicholas. Nicholas was featured in such musicals as An All-Colored Vaudeville Show (1935), Stormy Weather (1943), The Pirate (1948), and The Five Heartbeats (1991).
Filmography
Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather 2022
as Self (archival footage)
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back 2019
as Self (archive footage)
Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops 2016
as Self
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There 2003
as Self
It's Black Entertainment 2002
as Self (archive footage)
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story 2002
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood 1998
as Self
Funny Bones 1995
as Hal Dalzell
The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance 1992
as Himself
The Five Heartbeats 1991
as Sarge
Tap 1989
as Harold
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC 1988
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
That's Dancing! 1985
as From 'Down Argentine Way' (archive footage)
Disco 9000 1976
as Midget
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? 1975
as Self (archive footage)
Uptown Saturday Night 1974
as Little Seymour
That's Entertainment! 1974
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Empire of Night 1962
as Sidekick
Hello Kathrin 1956
Actor
El misterio del carro express 1953
as Bailarín
El mensaje de la muerte 1953
as Bailarín
Abbott and Costello Christmas Show 1952
as Himself
The Pirate 1948
as Performer
Carolina Blues 1944
as Dance Specialty
Reckless Age 1944
as Dancer
Take It or Leave It 1944
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stormy Weather 1943
as Dancer
Orchestra Wives 1942
as Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
Sun Valley Serenade 1941
as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
The Great American Broadcast 1941
as Railroad Station Dancer
Tin Pan Alley 1940
as Dancer
Down Argentine Way 1940
as One of the Nicholas Brothers
My Son Is Guilty 1939
as Specialty Act
- Calling All Stars
Calling All Stars 1937
as Himself
The Black Network 1936
as Dancer (uncredited)
Don't Gamble with Love 1936
as Specialty Dancer
Coronado 1935
as Dance Specialty (uncredited)
The Big Broadcast of 1936 1935
as Dash
An All-Colored Vaudeville Show 1935
as Self
Kid Millions 1934
as Dancer on Ship
- Barber Shop Blues
Barber Shop Blues 1933
as Self - Dancer - One of the Nicholas Brothers
Emperor Jones 1933
as Young Tap Dancer
Stoopnocracy 1933
as Baby Singer
- Pie, Pie Blackbird
Pie, Pie Blackbird 1932
as Child with Nina / Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers)
Credits from TMDB.