- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHenry Christian LeTang
- Height5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
- Henry LeTang was born on June 19, 1915 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Tap (1989), Great Performances (1971) and Bojangles (2001). He was married to Emma Jimenez and Ellie Epps. He died on April 26, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
- SpousesEmma Jimenez(? - 1965) (her death, 2 children)Ellie Epps(? - 2002) (her death)
- ChildrenHenry LeTang JrJon LeTang
- ParentsClarence LeTangMaria LeTang
- RelativesEdith LeTang(Sibling)
- Won Broadway's 1989 Tony Award as Best Choreographer for "Black and Blue," along with his collaborators Cholly Atkins, Frankie Manning and Fayard Nicholas. He also received two other nominations in the same category: in 1979, along with Billy Wilson for "Eubie!" and in 1981, along with Donald McKayle and Michael Smuin for "Sophisticated Ladies."
- Known as the "Choreographer to the Stars", he worked with a myriad of Hollywood and Broadway stars in a career that extended well over sixty years.
- Inducted into the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame in 2015.
- Survived by his two sons: Henry LeTang Jr, and Jon LeTang and a sister Edith LeTang and ten grandchildren.
- Parents are: Clarence LeTang, and Maria LeTang.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
