Gregory Hines

Born: 1946-02-14

Gregory Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was an American dancer, actor, choreographer, and singer.


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History of the World: Part I

as Josephus
Released: 1981-06-12

An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the...

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The Preacher's Wife

as Joe Hamilton
Released: 1996-12-13

Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging,...

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The Muppets Take Manhattan

as Rollerskater
Released: 1984-06-27

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New...

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The Cotton Club

as Delbert 'Sandman' Williams
Released: 1984-12-14

Harlem's legendary Cotton Club becomes a hotbed of passion and violence as the lives and loves...

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White Nights

as Raymond Greenwood
Released: 1985-11-22

After his plane crashes in Siberia, a Russian dancer, who defected to the West, is held prisoner...

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Running Scared

as Ray Hughes
Released: 1986-06-27

Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West...

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Renaissance Man

as Sergeant Cass
Released: 1994-06-03

An advertising man is slowly sliding downhill. When he is fired from his job in Detroit, he...

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Wolfen

as Whittington
Released: 1981-07-24

A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in...

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Waiting to Exhale

as Marvin
Released: 1995-12-22

Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the...

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Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

as Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Released: 2000-05-27

In California, a group of women struggle with personal problems as their paths intertwine in...

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A Rage in Harlem

as Goldy
Released: 1991-05-03

A beautiful black gangster's moll flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout,...

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Off Limits

as Albaby Perkins
Released: 1988-03-11

McGriff and Albaby are probably doing the worst law enforcement job in the world - they are...

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Mad Dog Time

as Jules Flamingo
Released: 1996-11-08

With his boss in the madhouse, a mobster is temporary boss of the criminal empire just as...

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Eve of Destruction

as Colonel Jim McQuade
Released: 1991-01-18

Eve is a military robot made to look exactly like her creator, Dr. Eve Simmons. When she is...

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The Cherokee Kid

as The Undertaker / Jedediah Turner
Released: 1996-12-14

Isaih Turner didn’t want to be a hero-all he wanted was revenge. Orphaned when both his parents...

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Subway Stories

as Jack (segment "Manhattan Miracle")
Released: 1997-07-24

An anthology of 10 stories depicting real-life incidents of subway riders in New York City,...

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Deal of the Century

as Ray Kasternak
Released: 1983-11-04

Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a...

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Santa, Baby!

as Noel (voice)
Released: 2001-12-17

Songwriter Noel is struggling to write a hit song, and so he takes his frustrations out on his...

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Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

as Ron Larson
Released: 2000-07-16

From 1979 to 1981, 29 African-American males, mostly children, were either missing or found...

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White Lie

as Len Madison Jr.
Released: 1991-09-25

A black New York man returns to his southern hometown to investigate his father's lynching at...

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Once in the Life

as Ruffhouse
Released: 2000-10-27

Two estranged half-brothers, Billy and Torch, reconnect during a brief jail stay. 20/20 Mike...

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Night of 100 Stars II

as Self
Released: 1985-03-10

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited...

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Dead Air

as Mark Jannek / Jim Sheppard
Released: 1994-10-06

A distraught disc jockey seeks out a mystery caller who may be the killer of his girlfriend.

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Tap

as Max Washington
Released: 1989-02-12

Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to...

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Color of Justice

as Reverend Walton
Released: 1997-09-07

Four young black men kill a white woman. Now the D.A. is very cautious how to pursue this case...

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Kangaroo Court

as uncredited
Released: 1994-01-01

Oscar nominated short film from 1994. Directed by Sean Astin!

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Bojangles

as Bojangles
Released: 2001-02-04

The life of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, African-American tap-dancing star of stage and screen. In...

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The Red Sneakers

as Zeke
Released: 2002-02-10

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A Stranger in Town

as Barnes
Released: 1995-03-29

In this made-for-TV movie, Kay's (Jean Smart) small-town life allows her to manage the...

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It's Black Entertainment

as Self
Released: 2002-02-08

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of...

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Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

as Self / Lionel Foot
Released: 1981-11-25

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday...

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T Bone N Weasel

as T Bone
Released: 1992-11-02

A couple of con men look for paradise in a stolen car.

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Uncovering Wolfen

as Self (archive footage)
Released:

After the huge financial and cultural success of WOODSTOCK (1970), filmmaker and political...

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Eubie!

as uncredited
Released: 1980-01-01

Eubie! began life as a Broadway musical, celebrating the life and work of legendary black...

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The Tic Code

as Tyrone Pike
Released: 2000-06-01

A 10 year old gifted boy wants to be a jazz pianist much to the chagrin of his more classical...

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Good Luck

as Bernard 'Bern' Lemley
Released: 1997-03-07

Bernard "Bern" Lemly (Gregory Hines) is fed up with being in a wheelchair and wants more out of...

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Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

as Self (uncredited)
Released: 2002-02-05

The story of the short film from the beginning of the movies in the 1890s, when all movies were...

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Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2009-12-15

Documentary on the making of Mel Brooks' classic comedy "History of the World, Part 1."

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Broadway's Lost Treasures II

as Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam")
Released: 2004-10-26

The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences...

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Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

as Himself
Released: 1992-11-02

A behind the scenes look at the Broadway production of Jelly's Last Jam, including a tribute to...

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Milt & Honi

as himself
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The story of legendary jazz bassist Milt Hinton and tap dancer Charles "Honi" Coles offers a...

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Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2003-09-02

Cast and crew offer up a nice overview piece, discussing the picture's authenticity, real life...

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I Love Liberty

as Self
Released: 1982-03-21

An all-star variety special saluting America.

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About Tap

as Self
Released: 1985-01-01

ABOUT TAP features stylistic performances and recollections by three of America’s leading male...

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Puss in Boots

as Edgar - Miller's Son
Released: 1985-09-09

A young man (Gregory Hines) journeys from rags-to-riches thanks to his talented Puss in Boots...

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Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2019-11-10

Maurice Hines, a charming, gay African-American entertainer navigates the complications of show...

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Shirley MacLaine... Illusions

as Self
Released: 1982-06-24

Shirley MacLaine uses music and drama to look at ways in which things are not necessarily what...

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Law & Order

as Defense Attorney Carl Halpert
First aired: 1990-09-13

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing...

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Will & Grace

as Ben Doucette
First aired: 1998-09-21

Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Kraft Music Hall

as Self
First aired: 1958-10-08

Kraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United...

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Wogan

as Self
First aired: 1982-05-04

Wogan is a British television chat show

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Great Performances

as Self
First aired: 1971-01-28

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse...

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Tony Awards

as Self - Host
First aired: 1956-04-01

The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award,...

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Amazing Stories

as Falsworth
First aired: 1985-09-29

A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Reading Rainbow

as Himself - Narrator (voice)
First aired: 1983-06-06

Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode...

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Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as The Beast (voice)
First aired: 1995-03-12

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.

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Faerie Tale Theatre

as Edgar, Miller's son
First aired: 1982-09-11

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.

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Charlie Rose

as Self (Archive footage)
First aired: 1991-09-30

Acclaimed interviewer and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Rose engages a wide range of guests,...

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Baseball

as Various (voice)
First aired: 1994-09-18

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and...

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Little Bill

as William "Big Bill" Glover (voice)
First aired: 1999-11-28

Little Bill is a television show for children that is presently on Nick Jr. The stories are...

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