Bill Robinson

Acting

Born May 25, 1878 · Richmond, Virginia, USA

According to one jazz dance source, Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson was the chief instigator for getting tap dance "up on its toes." Early forms of tap, including the familiar "buck and wing", contained a f…

Known for

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

Up the River

1938

The Little Colonel

1935

That's Dancing!

1985

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

1938

Stormy Weather

1943

Acting(23)

2011Dancetime Tap Dance History

Film

2004The Harlem RenaissanceSelf (archive footage)

Film

1997Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film VaultsSelf (Archival Footage)

Film