Harold Nicholas, the younger half of the world famous Nicholas Brothers danceteam, is known as one of the world's greatest dancers. He and hisbrotherFayard Nicholas were established superstars at Twentieth Century Foxwith their astounding dance numbers in the studios musicals features.Harold was known for "attributing spice to Fayard's grace," with hisquick moves. Harold was a seasoned pro at age 7,appearing in everything from early 1930s Warner Bros. Vitaphone shortswith the greatEubie Blake, to receiving the prestigious Kennedy CenterHonor in Washington in 1991. Carnegie Hall sold out for a tribute to heand his brother in 1998, who were both present that special night.Though he always made his astounding mid air splits and backwardssomersaults seem effortless, Nicholas was much more though than a"specialty act" for 1940s Fox films. He was an incredible "dancer," oneyou could watch and never tire of. The man had a something no otherdancer had. Always with a smile on his face, his special charm andstyle gave him that extra something no other dancer had.
BornMarch 27, 1921
DiedJuly 3, 2000(79)
- Awards
- 2 wins total
Actor
Cinematographer
Soundtrack
- Alternative names
- Nicholas Brothers
- Born
- Died
- July 3,2000
- New York City, New York, USA(heart failure)
- SpousesDorothy DandridgeSeptember 6, 1942 - August 22, 1950 (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenHarolynn Nicholas
- ParentsUlysses D. Nicholas
- RelativesTony Nicholas(Niece or Nephew)
- Other worksActive on Broadway in the following productions:
- Publicity listings
- TriviaSome of his and his brother's illustrious tap students includeDebbie Allen,Janet Jackson andMichael Jackson.
- QuotesWe were tap-dancers, but we put more style into it, more bodywork, instead of just footwork.
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