Fun Trivia : Hines, Gregory

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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Hines, Gregory

What type of dancing was Gregory Hines known for?

Gregory Hines


tap. Gregory and his older brother Maurice took lessons in tap dancing because their mother saw it as a way for them to get out of the ghetto. She was right!



Where was Gregory Hines born?

Gregory Hines


New York CIty. He was born on February 14, 1946, and was 57 when he passed away on August 9, 2003.



How old was Gregory Hines when he first performed in public?

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5. Gregory and Maurice began performing together when Gregory was 5. They performed for two weeks at the Apollo Theater in Harlem when Gregory was 6.



For which show did Hines win a Tony award?

Gregory Hines


Jelly's Last Jam. He earned Tony nominations for all of these shows, but actually won for his portrayal of jazz musician Jelly Roll Morton.



What was the first movie that Hines appeared in?

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History of the World, Part I. He was a last minute replacement for Richard Pryor in "History of the World, Part I" which was released in 1981. "Wolfen" appeared later the same year. "The Cotton Club" was released in 1984 and "White Nights" came out in 1985.



Who was Hines' co-star in the movie "White Nights"?

Gregory Hines


Mikhail Baryshnikov. Baryshnikov played a Russian ballet dancer who had defected to the West. Hines played an American living in Russia.



Which movie did Gregory Hines NOT appear in?

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White Men Can't Jump. "White Men Can't Jump", released in 1992, starred Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson. Hines had a cameo appearance as a roller skater in "The Muppets Take Manhattan" in 1984 (see www.imdb.com). He co-starred in "A Rage in Harlem" released in 1991, and had a featured role in "Waiting to Exhale" in 1995.



Hines won an Image Award in 2002 for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, for his performance in the TV movie "Bojangles". Who presents the Image Awards?

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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The NAACP's Image Awards honor the achievements of African-Americans in entertainment fields. The Motion Picture Academy presents the Oscars. The Academy of TV Arts and Sciences presents the Emmys. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association presents the Golden Globe Awards.



For what television program did Gregory Hines win an Emmy Award?

Gregory Hines


Little Bill. He won a Daytime Emmy in 2003 for Outstanding Performer in an animated program. "Little Bill" is a cartoon created by Bill Cosby. Hines was also nominated for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special for "The Red Sneakers" in 2003, and for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series for "Bojangles" in 2001. Although he had a recurring role on "Will and Grace", he did not earn an Emmy nomination for that program.