Gregory Hines

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 19971998 playing Ben on Will Grace 19992000 and for voicing Big Bill on the Nick Jr animated childrens television program Little Bill 19992004 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 CCBYSA full list of contributors on Wikipedia