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Bill Robinson, nicknamed Bojangles (b Luther Robinson; May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949)

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Bill Robinson, byname Bojangles, original name Luther Robinson, (born May 25, 1878, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.—died November 25, 1949, New York, New York), American dancer of Broadway and Hollywood, best known for his dancing roles with Shirley Temple in films of the 1930s. Robinson’s parents having died when he was a child, he was raised by a grandmother and received little formal schooling. He began dancing for pennies at the age of eight, when he had also begun to work as a stableboy. He…

Signed, autographed photo of Bill Robinson. Vintage African American photography courtesy of Black History Album, The Way We Were. Follow Us On Twitter @blackhistoryalb

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Bill “Bojangles” Robinson

Dancer, Actor, Singer. He received worldwide stardom, as an African-American tap dancer, actor, and singer in the 20th century, but most famous for his stair dance. He performed in four roles, with dancing duets with child actor Shirley Temple in the 1930s black-and-white movies, which are still being sold in various...

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Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson endorsed Fiorella LaGuiardia for reelection during a stopgap in Harlem. Some believe it was Robinson’s endorsement that won the election.

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#blackhistorymonth Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was a great tap artist, remembered for his part as one of the screen's first interracial couples dancing with a very young Shirley Temple in four films. The indelible image did not help race relations in this country despite its groundbreaking nature, largely due to the subsurvient nature of the characters portrayed by Robinson. His unquestionable talent, not to mention his character and work ethic, were stellar.

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Remembering Bill “Bojangles” Robinson on his birthday