Hollywood Briefly

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (1877-1949) was an exceptional tap dancer, actor and union suit fan. Reportedly, he was the most highly paid African-American entertainer in the U.S. during the first half of the 1900's. He starred in vaudeville and minstrel shows moving later into films, radio, and television. Possibly his most famous and visible contribution was tap dancing with Shirley Temple in the movie, Little Colonel. Bill wore union suits throughout his life.