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Harold Nicholas

Harold Nicholas

Acting

Born: March 27, 1921Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 27, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was an American dancer specializing in tap. Nicholas was the younger half of the tap-dancing pair the Nicholas Brothers, known as two of the world's greatest dancers. His older brother was Fayard Nicholas. Nicholas was featured in such musicals as An All-Colored Vaudeville Show (1935), Stormy Weather (1943), The Pirate (1948), and The Five Heartbeats (1991).

Known For
Filmography
Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather

Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather

Self (archival footage)

2022
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

Self (archive footage)

2019
Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops

Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops

Self

2016
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

Self

2003
It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment

Self (archive footage)

2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2002
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood

Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood

Self

1998
Funny Bones

Funny Bones

Hal Dalzell

1995
The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance

The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance

Himself

1992
The Five Heartbeats

The Five Heartbeats

Sarge

1991
Tap

Tap

Harold

1989
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Self (archive footage)

1988
That's Dancing!

That's Dancing!

From 'Down Argentine Way' (archive footage)

1985
Disco 9000

Disco 9000

Midget

1976
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Self (archive footage)

1975
Uptown Saturday Night

Uptown Saturday Night

Little Seymour

1974
That's Entertainment!

That's Entertainment!

(archive footage)

1974
The Empire of Night

The Empire of Night

Sidekick

1962
Hello Kathrin

Hello Kathrin

1956
El misterio del carro express

El misterio del carro express

1953
El mensaje de la muerte

El mensaje de la muerte

Bailarín

1953
Abbott and Costello Christmas Show

Abbott and Costello Christmas Show

Himself

1952
The Pirate

The Pirate

Performer

1948
Carolina Blues

Carolina Blues

Dance Specialty

1944
Reckless Age

Reckless Age

Dancer

1944
Take It or Leave It

Take It or Leave It

(archive footage) (uncredited)

1944
Stormy Weather

Stormy Weather

Dancer

1943
Orchestra Wives

Orchestra Wives

Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)

1942
Sun Valley Serenade

Sun Valley Serenade

Specialty Dancer (uncredited)

1941
The Great American Broadcast

The Great American Broadcast

Railroad Station Dancer

1941
Tin Pan Alley

Tin Pan Alley

Dancer

1940
Down Argentine Way

Down Argentine Way

One of the Nicholas Brothers

1940
Nicholas Brothers Family Home Movies

Nicholas Brothers Family Home Movies

1940
My Son Is Guilty

My Son Is Guilty

Specialty Act

1939

Calling All Stars

Himself

1937
The Black Network

The Black Network

Dancer (uncredited)

1936
Don't Gamble with Love

Don't Gamble with Love

Specialty Dancer

1936
Coronado

Coronado

Dance Specialty (uncredited)

1935
The Big Broadcast of 1936

The Big Broadcast of 1936

Dash

1935
An All-Colored Vaudeville Show

An All-Colored Vaudeville Show

Self

1935
Kid Millions

Kid Millions

Dancer on Ship

1934

Barber Shop Blues

Self - Dancer - One of the Nicholas Brothers

1933
Emperor Jones

Emperor Jones

Young Tap Dancer

1933
Stoopnocracy

Stoopnocracy

Baby Singer

1933

Pie, Pie Blackbird

Child with Nina / Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers)

1932