Bill Robinson

Acting

23 Movies 1 TV Shows

Born

May 25, 1878

Died

November 25, 1949

Place of Birth

Richmond, Virginia, USA

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Biography

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 flat-footed style, while Robinson performed on the balls of his feet with a shuffle-tap style that allowed him more improvisation. It obviously got him noticed and it certainly made him a legend. Born…