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Jimmy Slyde(1927-2008)

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Jimmy Slyde was born on 2 October 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for Tap dance (1989), Cotton Club (1984) and Autour de minuit (1986). He was married to Donna. He died on 16 May 2008 in Hanson, Massachusetts, USA.
BornOctober 2, 1927
DiedMay 16, 2008(80)
BornOctober 2, 1927
DiedMay 16, 2008(80)
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Known for

Tap dance (1989)
Tap dance
6.6
  • Slim
  • 1989
Richard Gere in Cotton Club (1984)
Cotton Club
6.6
  • Hoofer(as Jimmy Slide)
  • 1984
Autour de minuit (1986)
Autour de minuit
7.4
  • Actor
  • 1986
Natalie Wood and Jacques Sernas in Camera Three (1954)
Camera Three
7.2
TV Series
  • Self - Dancer

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Actor



  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • 1993
  • Tap dance (1989)
    Tap dance
    6.6
    • Slim
    • 1989
  • Autour de minuit (1986)
    Autour de minuit
    7.4
    • 1986
  • Richard Gere in Cotton Club (1984)
    Cotton Club
    6.6
    • Hoofer (as Jimmy Slide)
    • 1984

Soundtrack



  • Tap dance (1989)
    Tap dance
    6.6
    • performer: "Challenge"
    • 1989

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Jimmy Slide
  • Born
    • October 2, 1927
    • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Died
    • May 16, 2008
    • Hanson, Massachusetts, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Donna? - May 10, 2008 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Darryl
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

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    "Slyde" refers to his trademark tap dance technique: he appears to slide and skim across the stage as if he were on ice.

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