Gregory Hines
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 14, 1946
- Died
- August 9, 2003
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gregory Hines, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Milt & Honi TBA
as himself
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back 2019
as Self (archive footage)
- American Tap
American Tap 2018
as (archive footage)
Uncovering Wolfen 2015
as Self (archive footage)
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World 2009
as Self (archive footage)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II 2004
as Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam")
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend 2003
as Self (archive footage)
The Red Sneakers 2002
as Zeke, Director
It's Black Entertainment 2002
as Self
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story 2002
as Self (uncredited)
Santa, Baby! 2001
as Noel (voice)
Bojangles 2001
as Bojangles
Once in the Life 2000
as Ruffhouse
Who Killed Atlanta's Children? 2000
as Ron Larson
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her 2000
as Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
The Tic Code 1998
as Tyrone Pike
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood 1998
as Self
Color of Justice 1997
as Reverend Walton
Subway Stories 1997
as Jack (segment "Manhattan Miracle")
Good Luck 1997
as Bernard 'Bern' Lemley
The Cherokee Kid 1996
as The Undertaker / Jedediah Turner
The Preacher's Wife 1996
as Joe Hamilton
Mad Dog Time 1996
as Jules Flamingo
Waiting to Exhale 1995
as Marvin
Bleeding Hearts 1995
Director
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV 1995
as Falsworth (archive footage)
A Stranger in Town 1995
as Barnes
Dead Air 1994
as Mark Jannek / Jim Sheppard
Renaissance Man 1994
as Sergeant Cass
Kangaroo Court 1994
Actor
T Bone N Weasel 1992
as T Bone
Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway 1992
as Self
Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier 1991
Thanks
White Lie 1991
as Len Madison Jr.
A Rage in Harlem 1991
as Goldy
Eve of Destruction 1991
as Colonel Jim McQuade
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration 1990
as Self
Tap 1989
as Max Washington
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute 1988
as Self
Off Limits 1988
as Albaby Perkins
Running Scared 1986
as Ray Hughes
- An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. 1986
Actor
White Nights 1985
as Raymond Greenwood
Puss in Boots 1985
as Edgar - Miller's Son
Motown Returns to the Apollo 1985
Actor
Night of 100 Stars II 1985
as Self
About Tap 1985
as Self
The Cotton Club 1984
as Delbert 'Sandman' Williams
The Muppets Take Manhattan 1984
as Rollerskater
Deal of the Century 1983
as Ray Kasternak
Shirley MacLaine... Illusions 1982
as Self
I Love Liberty 1982
as Self
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever 1981
as Self / Lionel Foot
Wolfen 1981
as Whittington
History of the World: Part I 1981
as Josephus
Eubie! 1981
Actor
Credits from TMDB.