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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.
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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was an iconic African American tap dancer and actor best known for his Broadway performances and film roles.
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...
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.
Mar 13, 2008 · Learn about the life and achievements of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, a pioneering Black entertainer who popularized tap dancing and broke racial barriers in theater and film. Find out how he became a tap-dancing legend, a Broadway star, and a co-founder of the New York Black Yankees.
Aug 15, 2022 · Bill Robinson, who repped Robert Duvall, Carol Burnett and many others, passed away on Aug. 6 in Malibu. He was a mentor and a friend to his clients and colleagues in the entertainment industry.
