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.

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.

Hines later went solo and expanded his career into acting. He won a tony award in 1993 for best actor for "Jelly's Last Jam." Hines' movie credits include "White Nights" with Mikhail Baryshnikov and ...

Hines had his own sitcom in the late 90s and had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom “Will And Grace,” appearing as Will’s ruthless boss, Ben Doucette.

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.

"He didn't change on the set and off the set. There was an authenticity about him." Hines also starred in a sitcom, "The Gregory Hines Show," in 1997, and had a recurring role on NBC's "Will & Grace." ...

Preview What: Gregory Hines When: 8pm tomorrow Where: University at Buffalo Center for the Arts Tickets: $39.50 to $49.50 Info: 852-5000 You have no doubt heard of the multitasker. Consider ...