A rage in harlem 1991 goldy eve of destruction 1991 colonel jim mcquade. He was the son of alma iola lawless and maurice robert hines. An excon just released from jail, max washington gregory hines, is a. This is the story of an incredibly talented man who struggled. Gregory hines was born on february 14, 1946 in new york city, new york, usa as gregory oliver hines. An expatriate russian dancer is on a plane forced to land on soviet territory. His grandmother had danced at the cotton club in the.
With mikhail baryshnikov, gregory hines, jerzy skolimowski, helen mirren. Involved in show business since toddlerhood, gregory hines has grown up to be a highly acclaimed tap dancer, choreographer, dramatic and comic actor, singer, and director. The award winning actor and dancer, gregory hines, stars in this look at the life of extraordinary tap dancing legend bill bojangles robinson. When hines was two, his father employed him in a dance act with his older brothers. He is considered one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time. Gregory oliver hines february 14, 1946 august 9, 2003 was an american dancer, actor, choreographer and singer. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. Gregory hines biography, movie highlights and photos. Music from the original motion picture soundtrack tap discogs. By the age of four, hines and his older brother maurice were taking. Upcoming, new, and past gregory hines movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Dec 19, 2015 this pin was discovered by roy brannon.
Released 1989, tap stars gregory hines, suzzanne douglas, sammy davis jr. With gregory hines, suzzanne douglas, sammy davis jr. The family lived on sugar hill, home of black entertainers, on harlems west 150th street. Walker, were from trinidad and saint kitts, respectively. Gregory hines began dancing as a child and went on to launch a successful broadway, television and film career. Gregory s father was of africanamerican background. He is a great dancer himself but has thrown away his heritage to lead a life of crime. It really is a vehicle for some of the few remaining. Apr 01, 2020 gregory hines, in full gregory oliver hines, born february 14, 1946, new york, new york, u. With tap, viewers are reminded of the late gregory hines formidable skills not only as a dancer, but as a dramatic actor. At 27, gregory rebelled, dropping out for the beach lifestyle of southern california. He appeared in a movie called tap with a young savion glover and an. Tap 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Gregory hines american dancer, actor, and choreographer. Gregory hines turns in a very good performance, both with acting and dancing, although i say his best stuff can still be found in white nights white nights, tap, and running scared are my three. Tap is a 1989 dance drama film written and directed by nick castle and starring gregory hines and sammy davis jr. Hines starred in more than 40 films and also made his mark on broadway during his lifetime. See the full list of tap cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Talented, amiable american actor and dancer gregory hines began tap dancing at age four with his brother maurice in an act called the hines kids. This 1989 film isnt wholly originalthe plot borrows from countless movies where the hero is a flawed man trying to do good. Gregory the great 2 episodes, 19921993 t bone n weasel tv movie 1992.
The child honed his dancing skills with master tap dancer. Max washington gregory hines, just released from prison after serving time for burglary, is a talented tap dancer. Music from the original motion picture soundtrack tap. Taking over his late fathers harlem dance studio, hines cant shake memories of his childhood, when he was being touted as a dancing. Gregory hines stars as a promising but disillusioned dancer torn between his. He is considered one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time hines starred in more. His notable movies include the cotton club and white nights. Gregory s mother had afrocaribbean, and smaller amounts of welsh, portuguese, english, and irish. This is the story of an incredibly talented man who struggled with the demons of his past and the racism of his time, but still entertained millions with his unique and complex dance styles. Gregory hines was an amazing dancer most known for his awesome tap dancing. Gregory hines extrait film tap dance in the street youtube. The dancing is what makes this movie work, but sammy davis jr. Tap 1989 max and little mo played by gregory and sammy. Hines is the brother of actordancer performerp32450maurice.
Gregory hines is graceful, although he doesnt have the grace and lightness of, say, a fred astaire. Gregory hines, in full gregory oliver hines, born february 14, 1946, new york, new york, u. Rip to my man and favorite actor gregory hines for a wonderful job and a great legacy he left us. Tap will stand along as my favorite movie in history cuz thats when i got inspired to do music and stuff. Gregory hines i got rhythm fascinating rhythm gene kelly tribute 1982 kennedy center honors duration. Photograph by greg gorman, with permission from the gregory hines family and estate. The hines brothers played the catskills, las vegas, and miami, mixing in more singing and comedy as tap went out of style. His grandmother had danced at the cotton club in the 1920s, and his father was a respected drummer who performed in many legendary venues, including the savoy ballroom. But when he returned to tap and new york in 1978, he connected with a broad public as no tap dancer had for decades. His late father owned a dance studio that is now run by little mo. Follow the movie on facebook plot summary an excon just released from jail, max washington gregory hines, is a veteran burglar, but hes also a talented tap dancer. Biography of gregory hines the new york public library. Tap the movie gregory hines gregory hines, sammy davis jr. Trivia 29 he grew up as a member of hines, hines, and dad with his father, maurice hines sr.
Gregory hines essay jacobs pillow dance interactive. Just released from prison, max washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to. Gregory hines biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. I still have recorded on blank tape awhile back since 94 or 95. Sep 01, 20 gregory hines i got rhythm fascinating rhythm gene kelly tribute 1982 kennedy center honors duration. Gregory hines turns in a very good performance, both with acting and dancing, although i say his best stuff can still be found in white nights white nights, tap, and running scared are my three favorite gregory hines movies. Gregory s maternal grandparents, lionel sidney lawless and bernice a. About tap 1985 self lou rawls parade of stars tv series 1985 self 1 episode, 1985. Tap stars gregory hines as max washington, the son of one of the greatest tap dancers. Involved in show business since toddlerhood, gregory hines has. He was married to pamela koslow and patricia panella. Jul 02, 2018 gregory hines i got rhythm fascinating rhythm gene kelly tribute 1982 kennedy center honors duration. Gregory hines plays the exconvict son of a famed tapdancer. Gregory hines plays the exconvict son of a famed tap dancer.