Known For
Acting
Birthday
February 14, 1946
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- Hines, Hines, and Dad
- Gregory Oliver Hines
Gregory Hines
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 - Movies
Mad Dog Time
as Jules Flamingo
The Preacher's Wife
as Joe Hamilton
Wolfen
as Whittington
Renaissance Man
as Sergeant Cass
Waiting to Exhale
as Marvin
The Cotton Club
as Delbert 'Sandman' Williams
White Nights
as Raymond Greenwood
History of the World: Part I
as Josephus
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
Subway Stories
as Jack (segment "Manhattan Miracle")
Known For - TV Shows
Law & Order
as Defense Attorney Carl Halpert
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
Great Performances
as Self
Will & Grace
as Ben Doucette
Wogan
as Self
The Oscars
as Self
Amazing Stories
as Falsworth
Faerie Tale Theatre
as Edgar, Miller's son
Tony Awards
as Self - Host
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as The Beast (voice)