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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Bill \"Bojangles\" Robinson, a legendary African American tap dancer and actor who starred in Broadway and Hollywood films. Find out how he got his nickname, who he married, what he did in World War I and how he died.
Bill Robinson, nicknamed Bojangles (born Luther Robinson; May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949), was an American tap dancer, actor, and singer, the best known and the most highly paid black entertainer in the United States during the first half of the 20th century.
May 21, 2024 · Bill Robinson (born May 25, 1878, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.—died November 25, 1949, New York, New York) was an American dancer of Broadway and Hollywood, best known for his dancing roles with Shirley Temple in films of the 1930s.
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Nov 26, 2019 · Bill Robinson, also known as "Bojangles," was an American tap dancer and actor, best known for his movie roles with Shirley Temple in the 1930s. He was the highest-paid African–American entertainer in the first half of the twentieth century. He began his career at the tender age of 5, dancing at beer gardens for a living.
- Performed Solo. According to author Constance Valis Hill, early in his career, Robinson, like other black performers, had to abide by the so-called “two-colored” rule of vaudeville.
- Appeared Without Blackface. Early twentieth-century vaudeville performers still frequently wore blackface, just like the white “minstrel show” performers who started vaudeville in the 1800s.
- Danced With White Actors. Like American society generally, the world of performance was highly segregated. But Robinson, whose fame grew as a soloist, frequently performed with white actors.
Feb 14, 2014 · When Shirley Temple Black died earlier this week, many of the tributes mentioned one of the most iconic scenes in American movie history: the staircase dance that Temple performed with Bill...
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Aug 15, 2022 · Bill Robinson, who repped Robert Duvall, Carol Burnett and many others, passed away on Aug. 6 in Malibu. He was a longtime agent and mentor who started at MCA and later founded his own agency.
