Gregory Hines was an American actor and dancer (1946-2003). He showcased his exceptional dancing skills in the films Tap and The Cotton Club and appeared on Broadway. Hines demonstrated his versatility as an actor in films such as Renaissance Man and The Tic Code, and also appeared in The Muppets Take Manhattan, Waiting to Exhale, and The Preacher’s Wife. He made his directorial debut with Bleeding Hearts.