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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.
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.
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.
- 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.
Bill Robinson, also known as Bojangles, was a legendary tap dancer who starred in vaudeville, musical stage and movies. He invented the stair tap routine and worked with Shirley Temple, but died penniless in 1949.
Learn about the life and career of Bill Robinson, the highest-paid Black entertainer of his generation and a pioneer of tap dancing. Discover how he overcame hardship, prejudice, and tragedy to become a legend in show business.
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