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Bill " Bojangles " Robinson (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. [1] [2] His long career mirrored changes in American entertainment tastes and technology.
Apr 2, 2014 · Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was born Luther Robinson in Richmond, Virginia, on May 25, 1878. His father, Maxwell, worked in a machine shop, while his mother, Maria, was a choir singer. After both of ...
Jul 11, 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. Robinson’s parents having died when he was a child, he was raised by a grandmother and received little formal ...
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Bill Robinson. (Dancer) 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.
Bill Robinson (1878-1949) was a famous tap dancer who starred in vaudeville, musical stage and movies. He worked with Shirley Temple and invented the stair tap routine. See his biography, filmography, photos and trivia on IMDb.
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May 25, 2017 · Learn how Bill "Bojangles" Robinson broke the racial barriers in vaudeville and film with his solo acts, his partnership with Shirley Temple, and his advocacy for black performers. Find out how he changed the rules of blackface, solo performance, and interracial collaboration in dance.
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Feb 14, 2014 · 'Bill Robinson Was The Best Of All' Later in life, Black said she wasn't fully aware of the racism Robinson faced when she was a little girl. Once, when they were both in Palm Springs working on a ...
