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Jimmy Slyde(1927-2008)

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Jimmy Slyde was born on 2 October 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for Tap (1989), The Cotton Club (1984) and 'Round Midnight (1986). He was previously married to Donna. He died on 16 May 2008 in Hanson, Massachusetts, USA.
BornOctober 2, 1927
DiedMay 16, 2008(80)
BornOctober 2, 1927
DiedMay 16, 2008(80)
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Bunny Briggs, Steve Condos, Arthur Duncan, Harold Nicholas, Pat Rico, Howard 'Sandman' Sims, and Jimmy Slyde in Tap (1989)
Sammy Davis Jr., Gregory Hines, Steve Condos, Arthur Duncan, Harold Nicholas, Howard 'Sandman' Sims, and Jimmy Slyde in Tap (1989)

Known for

Tap (1989)
Tap
6.5
  • Slim
  • 1989
Richard Gere in The Cotton Club (1984)
The Cotton Club
6.5
  • Hoofer(as Jimmy Slide)
  • 1984
'Round Midnight (1986)
'Round Midnight
7.4
  • Actor
  • 1986
The Billy Daniels Show
TV Series
  • Self

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Actor

  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    • TV Series
    • 1993
  • Tap (1989)
    Tap
    • Slim
    • 1989
  • 'Round Midnight (1986)
    'Round Midnight
    • 1986
  • Richard Gere in The Cotton Club (1984)
    The Cotton Club
    • Hoofer (as Jimmy Slide)
    • 1984

Soundtrack

  • Tap (1989)
    Tap
    • performer: "Challenge"
    • 1989

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Jimmy Slide
  • Born
    • October 2, 1927
    • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Died
    • May 16, 2008
    • Hanson, Massachusetts, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Donna? - May 10, 2008 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Darryl
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

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  • Trivia
    "Slyde" refers to his trademark tap dance technique: he appears to slide and skim across the stage as if he were on ice.

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