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May 25, 2017 · Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, born on this day in 1878, was one of the early twentieth century’s most talented performers. His career unfolded in the context of laws about how black performers...
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. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, career, and achievements.
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...
Aug 15, 2022 · Aug 15, 2022 11:38am PT. Bill Robinson, Veteran Talent Agent for Robert Duvall, Carol Burnett and More, Dies at 93. By Carson Burton. Courtesy of family. Bill Robinson, a veteran talent...
Bill Robinson, nicknamed Bojangles, 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. His long career mirrored changes in American entertainment tastes and technology.
Bill Robinson (1878-1949) Actor. Additional Crew. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Bill Robinson quit school at age seven and began work as a professional dancer the following year. Bojangles (the name referred to his happy-go-lucky ebullience) starred in vaudeville, musical stage and movies.
May 22, 2021 · Published May 22, 2021 Updated May 23, 2021. Every year, National Tap Dance Day is celebrated on or around May 25 — the birthday of Bill Robinson, the most prominent Black tap dancer of the...
