Howard 'Sandman' Sims(1918-2003)

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

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Known for

Tap dance (1989)

6.6

Sandman(as Sandman Sims)

1989

Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor in Les Nuits de Harlem (1989)

Les Nuits de Harlem

6.1

Crapshooter

1989

Richard Gere in Cotton Club (1984)

6.6

Hoofer

1984

Great Performances (1971)

Great Performances

7.9

TV Series

Self - Tap Dancer

Credits

Actor

Les Nuits de Harlem
6.1
- Crapshooter
- 1989
Tap dance
6.6
- Sandman (as Sandman Sims)
- 1989
Colère en Louisiane
6.5
TV Movie
- Uncle Billy (as Sandman Sims)
- 1987
Cotton Club
6.6
- Hoofer
- 1984

Soundtrack

Personal details

Official site
- Official Site
Alternative name
- Sandman Sims
Born
- January 24, 1918
- Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Died
- May 20, 2003
- Bronx, New York, USA(natural causes)
Spouse
- Solange A. SimsJanuary 1, 1959 - May 20, 2003 (his death, 2 children)

Did you know

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

Quotes
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.

Trademarks

Nickname
- Sandman

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When did Howard 'Sandman' Sims die?
May 20, 2003
How did Howard 'Sandman' Sims die?
Natural causes
How old was Howard 'Sandman' Sims when he died?
85 years old
Where did Howard 'Sandman' Sims die?
Bronx, New York, USA
When was Howard 'Sandman' Sims born?
January 24, 1918

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