Gregory Hines
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Gregory Hines is a screen veteran who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. The career now covers more than 45 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'History of the World: Part I', playing Josephus. 'Will & Grace' counts among the more visible credits. He started at 35.
Gregory Hines
21 Movies
6 Series
Gregory Hines is a screen veteran who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. The career now covers more than 45 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'History of the World: Part I', playing Josephus. 'Will & Grace' counts among the more visible credits. He started at 35.
Movies
Plays Delbert 'Sandman' Williams
The Cotton Club
1984
Plays Raymond Greenwood
White Nights
1985
Plays Marvin
Waiting to Exhale
1995
Plays Ray Hughes
Running Scared
1986
Plays Sergeant Cass
Renaissance Man
1994
Plays Whittington
Wolfen
1981
Plays Joe Hamilton
The Preacher's Wife
1996
Plays Rollerskater
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
Plays Albaby Perkins
Off Limits
1988
Plays Jules Flamingo
Mad Dog Time
1996
Plays Josephus
History of the World: Part I
1981
Plays Max Washington
Tap
1989
Plays Ray Kasternak
Deal of the Century
1983
Plays Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
2000
Plays Colonel Jim McQuade
Eve of Destruction
1991
Plays Ruffhouse
Once in the Life
2000
Plays Goldy
A Rage in Harlem
1991
Plays Reverend Walton
Color of Justice
1997
Director
Plays Zeke
The Red Sneakers
2002
Plays Bernard 'Bern' Lemley
Good Luck
1997
Plays Tyrone Pike
The Tic Code
1998
TV Shows
Plays William "Big Bill" Glover (voice)
Little Bill
1999
Plays Ben Doucette
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Falsworth
Amazing Stories
1985
Plays Edgar, Miller's son
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
Plays The Beast (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Plays Defense Attorney Carl Halpert
Law & Order
1990
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Full Filmography
Law & Order
Defense Attorney Carl Halpert · 1 episode
2002–2003
TV
The Red Sneakers
Zeke
2002
Film
Will & Grace
Ben Doucette · 8 episodes
1999–2000
TV
Once in the Life
Ruffhouse
2000
Film
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
2000
Film
Little Bill
William "Big Bill" Glover (voice) · 52 episodes
1999–
TV
The Tic Code
Tyrone Pike
1998
Film
Color of Justice
Reverend Walton
1997
Film
Good Luck
Bernard 'Bern' Lemley
1997
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gregory Hines still alive?
Gregory Hines passed away on August 9, 2003 at age 57.
What are the most famous roles of Gregory Hines?
Gregory Hines is best known for roles in History of the World: Part I, The Cotton Club, The Muppets Take Manhattan.
How many movies has Gregory Hines been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 1981), Gregory Hines has appeared in 21 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Gregory Hines's first movie?
The career of Gregory Hines began with Eubie! (1981).
What is Gregory Hines's most recent movie or series?
Gregory Hines's most recent release is Broadway's Lost Treasures II, which premiered on October 26, 2004.
What TV shows has Gregory Hines appeared in?
On television, Gregory Hines has appeared in Law & Order, Will & Grace, Saturday Night Live, Amazing Stories.
Gregory Hines
1946-02-14 · New York City, New York, USA
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.Gregory Hines, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.