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Maurice Hines
American actor, singer and dancer (1943–2023)
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| Born | (1943-12-13)December 13, 1943 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 2023(2023-12-29) (aged 80) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, choreographer, singer |
| Years active | 1954–2023 |
| Labels | Arbors |
| Website | www.mauricehines.com |
Musical artist
Maurice Robert Hines Jr. (December 13, 1943 – December 29, 2023) was an American actor, director, singer, and choreographer.[1] He was the older brother of dancer Gregory Hines.
Life and career
Maurice Robert Hines Jr. was born on December 13, 1943, in New York City to a Catholic couple, Alma Iola (Lawless) and Maurice Robert Hines Sr., a dancer, musician, and actor.[2][3] Hines began his career at the age of five, studying tap dance at the Henry LeTang Dance Studio in Manhattan.[4] LeTang recognized his talent and began choreographing