GREGORY HINES

The actor, dancer, singer, and choreographer led a truly accomplished life. Gregory Oliver Hines is recognized as one of the greatest tap dancers in the entertainment industry. He began tap dancing at the age of 2, and by the time he was 5, Gregory was already dancing professionally! No wonder he was a natural at improvising. He has starred in over 40 films and has an established career on Broadway.

Gregory has been given much credit for his work, including a Tony, a Screen Actor’s Guild Award, and four Primetime Emmys. Gregory was also the lead singer and musician for the rock band Severance. His collaboration with the legendary Luther Vandross had reached the top spot on the Billboard R&B charts in 1986. Sadly, he passed away in 2003 at the age of 57. In 2019, Hines was honored with a postage stamp released by the United States Postal Service.