Jimmy Slyde
Known for
Acting
Born
October 2, 1927
Birthplace
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Died
May 16, 2008 (aged 80)
Biography
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.
Best known work
Tap
1989
About Tap
1985
The Human Hambone
2005
Black and Blue: A Musical Revue
1993Motown Returns to the Apollo
1985Filmography
2005
The Human Hamboneas Self
1993
Black and Blue: A Musical Revueas Hoofer
1989
Tapas Slim
1985
1985
About Tapas Self