Bill Robinson was an American tap dancer and actor born on May 25, 1878 in Richmond, VA. He was best known for his roles in the films Stormy Weather (1943) and The Little Colonel (1935). He also appeared in Up the River (1938) as Memphis Jones and King for a Day (1934) as Bill Green. Robinson was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and his legacy continues to live on.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.1 Million
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About
Famous American tap Dancer and actor who appeared in Stormy Weather in 1943 and The Little Colonel in 1935. He played Memphis Jones in the 1938 film, Up the river and portrayed Bill Green in the 1934 film, King for a Day.
Before Fame
He began dancing for a living at age five, appearing as a hoofer in local beer gardens.
Trivia
Though his feet were active, he rarely used his upper body while tap dancing.
Family Life
His parents passed away when he was seven, and he was raised by his grandmother.
Associated With
He gained most of his fame while dancing in films with Shirley Temple in the 1930s.
