Bill "Bojangles" Robinson died of heart failure on November 25, 1949 in New York City, New York at the age of 71.
Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson was born on May 25, 1878.
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson danced with Shirley Temple in The Little Colonel, The Littlest Rebel, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and Just Around The Corner
She danced with two adult dancers. One was Buddy Epsen and another was Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.
Bojangles, the famous American entertainer known for his tap dancing and comedic performances, was born as Bill Robinson. He had one sister named "Maggie" and one brother named "William." Their family faced financial hardships, which influenced Bojangles' later success in show business.
Yes, Bill Robinson was married 3 times, to Lena Chase (1907-1922), Fannie S. Clay (1922-1943), and Elaine Plaines (1944-1949). The first two marriages ended in divorce; the third ended with Bill's death.
Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson was born on May 25, 1878.
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson died of heart failure on November 25, 1949 in New York City, New York at the age of 71.
Biography - 1987 Bill Robinson Mr- Bojangles was released on: USA: 26 February 1998
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E Mysteries and Scandals - 1998 Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson 3-18 was released on: USA: 3 July 2000
fred astaire was inspired by Bill Robinson, also known as "Bojangles"
National Tap Day is on May 25th..Bill "Bojangles" Robinson's birthday.
Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968. Bojangles was a nickname of black dancer Bill Robertson (1878-1968-though the song is actually about a street performer that he met.
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson danced with Shirley Temple in The Little Colonel, The Littlest Rebel, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and Just Around The Corner
Some important dates in Bill Bojangles Robinson's life include his birth on May 25, 1878, his first Broadway appearance in "Blackbirds of 1928" on December 29, 1928, and his death on November 25, 1949.
Bill Robinson wasn't arrested for highway robbery, however, he was arrested for armed robbery in 1908. He was born in 1878 and was married three times.