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Maurice Hines
American actor, singer and dancer (–)
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| Born | ()December 13, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, () (aged&#;80) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, choreographer, singer |
| Years active | – |
| Labels | Arbors |
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Musical artist
Maurice Robert Hines Jr. (December 13, – December 29, ) 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, , 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 numbers specifically for him and his younger brother Gregory, patterned on the Nicho