Gregory Hines was an acclaimed dancer, singer, and stage and screen actor, celebrated primarily for his exceptional tap dancing skills. He began his professional tapping career at the tender age of five and went on to win both a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award for his stellar performance in the 1992 Broadway production of "Jelly's Last Jam." His film debut came in 1981 with a role in Mel Brooks' comedy "History of the World, Part 1." Throughout his career, Hines appeared in more than 40 films and hosted a PBS program titled "Gregory Hines' Tap Dance in America."
