Biography

Howard 'Sandman' Sims was born on January 24, 1918 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Tap (1989), Harlem Nights (1989) and The Cotton Club (1984). He was married to Solange A. Sims. He died on May 20, 2003 in Bronx, New York, USA.

Sandman Sims

Howard Sandman Sims

Legendary tap dancer.

He got his nickname from a routine in which he danced on sand sprinkled on the stage.

Awarded a National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts, 1984.

Survived by his wife Solange Sims, his daughter Diane Sims, his son Howard Sims Jr.- Estate Executor) And 5 grandchildren - Shannon - Daniel - Shardonnai - Christopher - Tatianna

I'm in show business not for a season, but a reason: The wine, women and song are gone. I want to just dance my way away at the end.