Bojangles
Brief Synopsis
Biopic about tap dancer/actor Bill Robinson also known as "Bojangles." He headlined vaudeville and Broadway for almost 30 years as the first black solo dancer in an era in which black entertainers were not allowed to perform alone on stage.
Cast & Crew
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Joseph Sargent
Director
Gregory Hines
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
Peter Riegert
Marty Forkins
Kimberly Elise
Fanny
Maria Ricossa
Rae
Savion Glover
Newcomer Rae
Film Details
Genre
Adaptation
Biography
Release Date
2001
Production Company
MGM Television Entertainment; Panavision, Ltd.; Showtime Networks; Wilshire Stages
Distribution Company
Showtime Networks
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 45m
Synopsis
Biopic about tap dancer/actor Bill Robinson also known as "Bojangles." He headlined vaudeville and Broadway for almost 30 years as the first black solo dancer in an era in which black entertainers were not allowed to perform alone on stage.
Director
Joseph Sargent
Director
Cast
Gregory Hines
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
Peter Riegert
Marty Forkins
Kimberly Elise
Fanny
Maria Ricossa
Rae
Savion Glover
Newcomer Rae
Philip Akin
Williamson
Addison Bell
Stagehand
Jason Bernard
Blackbird Dancer
Kirsten Bishopric
Mrs Temple
Bernard Browne
Doctor
Shawn Byfield
Desmond Campbell
Cardsharp
Ayodole Casel
Blackbird Dancer
Richard Chevolleau
Young Militant
David Cox
Blackbird Dancer; Stormy Dancer
Martin Doyle
Doc Kerner
Michael Dunston
Card Dealer
Carson Durven
Black Soldier
Jill Dyck
Rich Lady
Novie Edwards
Clarissa
Judi Embden
Prostitute
Leamarie Golde
Shirley Temple
Melissa Haizlip
Blackbird Dancer
Quancetia Hamilton
Hattie Mcdaniels
Jeremy Harris
The Producer'S Assistant
Jonathan Higgins
Zanuck
Channing Cook Holmes
Challenged Dancer
Oscar Hsu
Asian Performer
Dexter Terrell Jones
Stormy Dancer
Jeff Jones
Club Owner
Travis Knights
Challenged Dancer
Michael Eric Kramer
Radio Announcer
Bill Lake
The Director
Charmaynn Lawrence
Sexy Woman
Ted L Levy
Stormy Dancer
Claudio Masciulli
The Stage Manager
Donovan Ian Hunter Mcknight
Lem
Aaron Meeks
William/ Young Percy
Roger Montgomery
Trumpet Player
Billy Parrott
The Assistant Director
Thomas Patrice
Black Musician
Arnold Pinnock
Lincoln
Aaron Poole
The Assistant Director
Jackie Richardson
Bedelia
Martin Roach
Percy
Latoya Robinson
Stormy Dancer
Linette Robinson
Elaine
Kiera Sangster
Blackbird Dancer
Sherisse Springer
Blackbird Dancer
Caliaf St Aubin
Luther--Young Bojangles
Nelson Tynes
Block Performer
Richard Yearwood
Randy Benson
Crew
Jon Bankson
Construction Coordinator
Jessica Berman-bogdan
Researcher
Daisy Bijac
Makeup Artist
Terence Blanchard
Music
Todd Bozung
Music Editor
Candis Buder
Production Accountant
Shelley Cook
Stunt Coordinator
Franco De Cotiis
Production Designer
Gabriele Dichiara
Lighting Technician
Stephen Edwards
Music
Dorothy Fields
Song
Rick Forsayeth
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel Fort
Assistant Editor
Marshall Garlington
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Jim Haskins
Book As Source Material ("Mr Bojangles -- The Biography Of Bill Robinson")
Claude Hazanavicius
Sound Mixer
Gregory Hines
Executive Producer
Pearlena Igbokwe
Creative Executive
Darlene Jackson
Costume Supervisor
Christopher Jenkins
Property Master
Robert L Johnson
Screenwriter
Robert L. Johnson
Screenplay
Doug Kent
Sound Editor
Diane Kerbel
Casting
Tim King
Executive In Charge Of Post-Production
Beth Klein
Casting
Henry Letang
Choreographer
Arlene Lott
Assistant Art Director
Joanne Malo
Assistant Director
Nancy Markle
Script Supervisor
Anthony Mazzei
Sound Editor
Jerome Mccann
Transportation Supervisor
Pat Mccorkle
Casting
Jimmy Mchugh
Song
Laurie Mirsky
Line Producer
N.r. Mitgang
Book As Source Material ("Mr Bojangles -- The Biography Of Bill Robinson")
Donald M Morgan
Director Of Photography
Karen Perry
Costume Designer
Joanne Rider
Production Coordinator
Robert Riesenberg
Executive Producer
Madeleine Russell
Hair Stylist
Fran Saperstein
Executive Producer
B.j. Sears
Editor
Mark Silver
Key Grip
Jeff Skochko
Special Effects Supervisor
Miles O'fun Sound
Sound Department
Bruce Speyer
Assistant Director
John Stoneham
Stunt Coordinator
Shea Sullivan
Choreographer
Michael Tassie
Assistant Director
Ken Teaney
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Jerri Thrasher
Set Decorator
Chad Tomasoski
Post-Production Supervisor
Cheryl Toy
Art Director
Richard Vane
Executive Producer
Thomas Vencelides
Location Manager
Steve Wakefield
Executive In Charge Of Production
Barbara A Warren
Set Costumer
Claire Welland
Production Manager
Richard Wesley
Screenwriter
Kit Whitmore
Camera Operator
Joan Ziff
Publicity
Film Details
Genre
Adaptation
Biography
Release Date
2001
Production Company
MGM Television Entertainment; Panavision, Ltd.; Showtime Networks; Wilshire Stages
Distribution Company
Showtime Networks
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 45m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States February 4, 2001
Released in United States on Video February 19, 2002
Began shooting July 3, 2000.
Completed shooting August 11, 2000.
