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Lou Wills Jr. was born on 26 December 1927 in Yonkers, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Hank (1965), Get Smart (1965) and It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman! (1975). He died on 7 August 2019 in Sebring, Florida, USA.
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Lou Wills Hildreth (July 13, 1928 – February 28, 2019) was an American Southern gospel performer, songwriter, talent agent and television host. She was the first woman to have owned a talent agency in the Southern gospel industry as the president of the Nashville Talent Agency.
Mainly seen in smaller roles, often as a dancer, Lou Wills Jr. was a regular on the Broadway stage for decades, performing in the original productions of such hits as Cole Porter’s Something for the Boys and Kurt Weill’s One Touch of Venus, as well as in the musical version of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
One of the greatest acrobatic tap dancers of all time. He was the protege of the great Lou Wills, who taught him the acrobatic moves you are seeing above.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Texas-born Lou Wills Hildreth was a member of the Wills Family, known as Texas’ first family of gospel music. In her 50-year music career, she has been an artist, songwriter, publisher, journalist, television host and industry leader.
Feb 28, 2019 · Lou Wills Hildreth is now in the arms of Jesus, just two months and two days after the love of her life, Howard Hildreth, passed away. Howard and Lou celebrated 72 years of marriage last November.
Nov 23, 2010 · Lou Wills, Jr... one of the greatest acrobatic tap dancers of all time. ...more.
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