Jimmy Slyde
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 2, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Active Years
- 1985–2005 (21 Years)
- Total Credits
- 4 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 2, 1927 Atlanta, Georgia, USA 4 credits
Biography
Jimmy Slyde works in acting. Born October 2, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Archytele tracks 4 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Gregory Hines
1 shared title
Suzzanne Douglas
1 shared title
Sammy Davis Jr.
1 shared title
Savion Glover
1 shared title
Joe Morton
1 shared title
Dick Anthony Williams
1 shared title
Sandman Sims
1 shared title
Bunny Briggs
1 shared title
Steve Condos
1 shared title
Terrence E. McNally
1 shared title
Career timeline
The Human Hambone
Black and Blue: A Musical Revue
Tap
About Tap
Full Filmography
4 titles- Tap (1989) as Slim
- About Tap (1985) as Self
- The Human Hambone (2005) as Self
- Black and Blue: A Musical Revue (1993) as Hoofer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jimmy Slyde best known for?
Jimmy Slyde is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tap (1989).
When and where was Jimmy Slyde born?
Jimmy Slyde was born on October 2, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
How many credits does Jimmy Slyde have?
Jimmy Slyde has accumulated over 4 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2005.
What is Jimmy Slyde's background in cinema and television?
James Titus Godbolt, known professionally as Jimmy Slyde and also as the "King of Slides", was an American tap dancer known for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz. Slyde was a popular rhythm tap dancer in America in the mid-20th century, when he performed on the nightclub and burlesque circuits.
Jimmy Slyde by the numbers
4credits
4films
0TV series
1985–2005active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tap (1989) as Slim — aged about 61
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