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Hinton Govorn Battle Jr. (November 29, 1956 – January 30, 2024) was an American actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. He won three Tony Awards, all in the category of Featured Actor in a Musical. He was the first to portray the Scarecrow in the stage version of The Wiz (a role then taken on by Michael Jackson in the 1978 film adaptation ).
Feb 5, 2024 · Hinton Battle, a dazzling dancer who won the first of his three Tony Awards in 1981 for his performance in the Duke Ellington musical revue “Sophisticated Ladies” after learning how to tap...
Feb 1, 2024 · The Tony-winning actor passed away in Los Angeles following a lengthy illness, his representative confirmed. He also starred in "Dreamgirls," "Sophisticated Ladies" and "Miss Saigon" on Broadway, and choreographed several films and musicals.
Feb 1, 2024 · Hinton Battle, a dancer, singer, actor and choreographer who urged audiences to “Ease on Down the Road” as the Scarecrow in Broadway’s “The Wiz,” and who later won three Tony Awards while...
Jan 31, 2024 · NEW YORK -- Three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle has died. Battle was a veteran of the stage. He made his Broadway debut in 1975 at age 15, portraying the Scarecrow in "The Wiz."
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Jan 30, 2024 · The actor and choreographer, who won three Tony Awards, passed away yesterday, according to his friend Debbie Allen. He also appeared in shows like Dancin', Dreamgirls and Miss Saigon, and choreographed Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
Jan 31, 2024 · Hinton Battle, who won Tony Awards (featured actor in a musical) for his performances in “Miss Saigon,” “Sophisticated Ladies” and “The Tap Dance Kid,” has died at 67. No cause of death was...
