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James 'Buster' Brown(1913-2002)

  • Actor
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Teacher, choreographer and master dancer who performed both on stage and in films. He was best known for his tap dancing, and the speed that he brought to his performances. His performances ranged from the stage to films such as Tap (1989) and The Cotton Club (1984). During his last years, he served as master of ceremonies for a weekly tap jam at New York City's Swing 46 club.
BornMay 17, 1913
DiedMay 7, 2002(88)
BornMay 17, 1913
DiedMay 7, 2002(88)
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Known for

Richard Gere in The Cotton Club (1984)
The Cotton Club
6.6
  • Hoofer
  • 1984
Great Performances (1971)
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
  • Self - Tap Dancer
Natalie Wood and Jacques Sernas in Camera Three (1954)
Camera Three
6.3
TV Series
  • Self - Dancer
The Dancing Man
  • Self
  • 1992

Credits

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Actor

  • Richard Gere in The Cotton Club (1984)
    The Cotton Club
    6.6
    • Hoofer
    • 1984
  • Don Ameche, Janet Blair, and Jack Oakie in Something to Shout About (1943)
    Something to Shout About
    5.4
    • Tap Dancer (uncredited)
    • 1943

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Buster Brown
  • Born
    • May 17, 1913
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Died
    • May 7, 2002
    • New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Other works
    Stage: Appeared in the original Broadway production of "Black and Blue".
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    • 2 Articles

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