Hines Exits Will & Grace Tap dancing legend Gregory Hines will take an early-season break from his recurring role on NBC's Will & Grace to direct Red Sneakers, a movie for Showtime.

Gregory Oliver Hines was born on Feb. 14, 1946, in New York City. He has said his mother urged him and his older brother toward tap dancing because she wanted them to have a way out of the ghetto.

Gregory Oliver Hines was born on Feb. 14, 1946, in New York City. He has said his mother urged him and his older brother toward tap dancing because she wanted them to have a way out of the ghetto.

Hines is survived by his fiancee, Negrita Jayde, his father Maurice Sr., his brother, his daughter, Daria, his son, Zach and his stepdaughter, Jessica. Private services will be held in Los Angeles.

Gregory Hines, the genial, suave dancer, singer and actor who for many personified the art of classical tap in the 1980s and ’90s, died late Saturday on his way to a hospital from his home in ...

Gregory Oliver Hines was born on Feb. 14, 1946, in New York City. He has said his mother urged him and his older brother toward tap dancing because she wanted them to have a way out of the ghetto.

Gregory Oliver Hines was born on Feb. 14, 1946, in New York City. He has said his mother urged him and his older brother toward tap dancing because she wanted them to have a way out of the ghetto.

Gregory Hines already has made his mark on Broadway and in the movies as a dancer, actor and singer. Now it looks as though he may become a recording star as well. ”That Girl Wants to Dance with ...

Gregory Hines began dancing, with big brother Maurice, at the age of three under the tutelage of tap master Henry LeTang. As soon as Gregory turned five, the brothers went professional as the Hines ...

Gregory Oliver Hines was born Feb. 14, 1946, in New York City. He has said his mother urged him and his older brother toward tap dancing because she wanted them to have a way out of the ghetto.

Gregory Oliver Hines was born on Feb. 14, 1946, in New York. He said his mother urged him and his older brother toward tap dancing because she wanted them to get out of the ghetto.