Gregory Hines

Gregory Hines
Hines in 1993
Born	Gregory Oliver Hines (1946-02-14)February 14, 1946 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	August 9, 2003(2003-08-09) (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Saint Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Occupations	Dancer actor choreographer singer
Years active	1948–2003
Spouses	Patricia Panella ​ ​ (m. 1968; div. 1972)​ Pamela Koslow ​ ​ (m. 1981; div. 2000)​
Partner(s)	Negrita Jayde (2000–2003)
Children	2
Relatives	Maurice Hines (brother)

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), The Gregory Hines Show (1997–1998), playing Ben on Will & Grace (1999–2000), and for voicing Big Bill on the Nick Jr. Channel 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.