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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Filmography
Cast Credits
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2019
American Tap
Character: (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2018
Uncovering Wolfen
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2015
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2009
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Character: Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam")
MOVIE • 2004
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2003
Lost at Home
Character: Jordan King
TV • 2003
The Red Sneakers
Character: Zeke
MOVIE • 2002
It's Black Entertainment
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Character: Self (uncredited)
MOVIE • 2002
Santa, Baby!
Character: Noel (voice)
MOVIE • 2001
Bojangles
Character: Bojangles
MOVIE • 2001
Once in the Life
Character: Ruffhouse
MOVIE • 2000
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
Character: Ron Larson
MOVIE • 2000
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Character: Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
MOVIE • 2000
Little Bill
Character: William "Big Bill" Glover (voice)
TV • 1999
Will & Grace
Character: Ben Doucette
TV • 1998
The Tic Code
Character: Tyrone Pike
MOVIE • 1998
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1998
The Gregory Hines Show
Character: Ben Stevenson
TV • 1997
Crew
