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Bill 'Bo Jangles' Robinson" c. 1935

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Bill Robinson

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  • When did Bill Robinson die?
    November 25, 1949
  • How did Bill Robinson die?
    Heart disease
  • How old was Bill Robinson when he died?
    71 years old
  • Where did Bill Robinson die?
    New York, USA
  • When was Bill Robinson born?
    May 25, 1878
  • Where was Bill Robinson born?
    Richmond, Virginia, USA
  • What was Bill Robinson's birth name?
    Luther Robinson
  • What was Bill Robinson known for?
    The Little Colonel, The Littlest Rebel, Stormy Weather, and The Shape of Water
  • Was Bill Robinson married?
    He was married to Elaine Plaines from January 26, 1944 to November 25, 1949, Fannie S. Clay from January 27, 1922 to 1942, and Lena Chase from 1907 to 1922.
  • How many awards did Bill Robinson win?
    2 awards
  • How many award nominations did Bill Robinson receive?
    2 nominations

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Shirley Temple and Lionel Barrymore in The Little Colonel (1935)
The Little Colonel
7.0
  • Walker
  • 1935
Shirley Temple in The Littlest Rebel (1935)
The Littlest Rebel
6.7
  • Uncle Billy
  • 1935
Doug Jones and Sally Hawkins in The Shape of Water (2017)
The Shape of Water
7.3
  • Soundtrack(as Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, "I Went to Market")
  • 2017
Lena Horne and Bill Robinson in Stormy Weather (1943)
Stormy Weather
7.3
  • Bill Williamson
  • 1943

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