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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 (1989), Harlem Nights (1989) and The Cotton Club (1984). He was married to Solange A. Sims. He died on 20 May 2003 in Bronx, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 24, 1918
DiedMay 20, 2003(85)
BornJanuary 24, 1918
DiedMay 20, 2003(85)
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Known for

Tap (1989)
Tap
6.6
  • Sandman(as Sandman Sims)
  • 1989
Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor in Harlem Nights (1989)
Harlem Nights
6.1
  • Crapshooter
  • 1989
Richard Gere in The Cotton Club (1984)
The Cotton Club
6.5
  • Hoofer
  • 1984
Great Performances (1971)
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
  • Self - Tap Dancer

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Actor

  • Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor in Harlem Nights (1989)
    Harlem Nights
    6.1
    • Crapshooter
    • 1989
  • Tap (1989)
    Tap
    6.6
    • Sandman (as Sandman Sims)
    • 1989
  • A Gathering of Old Men (1987)
    A Gathering of Old Men
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • Uncle Billy (as Sandman Sims)
    • 1987
  • Richard Gere in The Cotton Club (1984)
    The Cotton Club
    6.5
    • Hoofer
    • 1984

Soundtrack

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

Personal details

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  • 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)

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    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
      Sandman Sims
  • Nickname
    • Sandman

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