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Gregory Hines

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Gregory Hines Fast Facts:

Began dancing professionally at 3 years old and was trained by renowned tap-dance choreographer Henry LeTang.
Made his Broadway debut in The Girl in the Pink Tights at 8 years old.
Started a jazz-rock band called Severance in 1974.
In 1981 made his movie debut in History of the World---Part I.
He released an album called Gregory Hines in 1987.
Took part in the successful 1988 campaign for National Tap Dance Day, which is celebrated on May 25th (William "Bojangles" Robinson's birth date) in many American cities and other nations.
Won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1999 for his role on the animated series Little Bill.
Served as a runway model for designer Yohji Yamamoto.
Won two NAACP Image Awards for acting: one in 1988 for the film Running Scared and the second one in 2002 for the TV movie Bojangles.

Gregory Hines Relationships:
Alma Hines - Mother
Daria Hines - Daughter
Jessica Koslow - Stepdaughter
Maurice Hines Jr. - Brother
Maurice Robert Hines Sr. - Father
Negrita Jayde - Fiancée
Pamela Koslow - Ex-wife
Patricia Panella - Ex-wife
Zachary Hines - Son
Gregory Hines Awards:
1985 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
2001 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1989 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program - Nominee
1981 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Nominee
1992 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Winner
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement – Special Class - Nominee
1979 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Musical) - Nominee
1980 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Nominee