Gregory Hines

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

February 14, 1946

died

August 9, 2003

place of birth

New York City, New York, USA

also known as

Hines, Hines, and Dad · Gregory Oliver Hines

total credits

50 movies

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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Known For

Filmography

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Waiting to Exhale
6.2

Waiting to Exhale

1995as Marvin
The Cotton Club
6.5

The Cotton Club

1984as Delbert 'Sandman' Williams
Running Scared
6.1

Running Scared

1986as Ray Hughes
White Nights
6.7

White Nights

1985as Raymond Greenwood
The Muppets Take Manhattan
6.6

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984as Rollerskater
Renaissance Man
6.1

Renaissance Man

1994as Sergeant Cass
Off Limits
5.6

Off Limits

1988as Albaby Perkins
Night of 100 Stars II
8.0

Night of 100 Stars II

1985as Self
Wolfen
5.9

Wolfen

1981as Whittington
History of the World: Part I
6.7

History of the World: Part I

1981as Josephus
Deal of the Century
4.7

Deal of the Century

1983as Ray Kasternak
The Preacher's Wife
5.8

The Preacher's Wife

1996as Joe Hamilton
Once in the Life
4.8

Once in the Life

2000as Ruffhouse
A Rage in Harlem
5.4

A Rage in Harlem

1991as Goldy
Mad Dog Time
5.3

Mad Dog Time

1996as Jules Flamingo
Subway Stories
5.6

Subway Stories

1997as Jack (segment "Manhattan Miracle")
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
5.8

Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

2000as Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
The Cherokee Kid
5.5

The Cherokee Kid

1996as The Undertaker / Jedediah Turner
Eve of Destruction
4.7

Eve of Destruction

1991as Colonel Jim McQuade
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
6.5

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

1988as Self
I Love Liberty

I Love Liberty

1982as Self
It's Black Entertainment
8.7

It's Black Entertainment

2002as Self
Dead Air
5.8

Dead Air

1994as Mark Jannek / Jim Sheppard
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV

Amazing Stories: The Movie IV

1995as Falsworth (archive footage)
Color of Justice
5.5

Color of Justice

1997as Reverend Walton
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
5.6

Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

2000as Ron Larson
A Stranger in Town
6.3

A Stranger in Town

1995as Barnes
Santa, Baby!
5.5

Santa, Baby!

2001as Noel (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
8.3

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004as Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam")
T Bone N Weasel
4.3

T Bone N Weasel

1992as T Bone
Tap
6.8

Tap

1989as Max Washington
Good Luck
4.9

Good Luck

1997as Bernard 'Bern' Lemley
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
9.0

Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood

1998as Self
White Lie
7.0

White Lie

1991as Len Madison Jr.
The Tic Code
5.9

The Tic Code

1998as Tyrone Pike
Bojangles
8.2

Bojangles

2001as Bojangles
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
5.0

Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

2019as Self (archive footage)
The Red Sneakers
4.0

The Red Sneakers

2002as Zeke
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
7.6

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

1981as Self / Lionel Foot
Uncovering Wolfen

Uncovering Wolfen

2015as Self (archive footage)
Puss in Boots
5.0

Puss in Boots

1985as Edgar - Miller's Son
Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway
8.0

Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

1992as Self
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
7.0

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

2002as Self (uncredited)
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World

Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World

2009as Self (archive footage)
Kangaroo Court
8.0

Kangaroo Court

1994
Eubie!
10.0

Eubie!

1981
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
6.0

Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend

2003as Self (archive footage)
Shirley MacLaine... Illusions
8.0

Shirley MacLaine... Illusions

1982as Self
About Tap
7.0

About Tap

1985as Self
Milt & Honi

Milt & Honi

as himself