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Harold Nicholas

Age: 79

acrobatic tap dancer and singer who, with his brother Fayard, appeared on Broadway, in vaudeville, and in movie musicals. They were known for their nimble feet and extraordinary jumps and splits. Nicholas's films include Down Argentine Way (1940), Tin Pan Alley (1940), and Stormy Weather (1943). His Broadway credits include The Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 and Babes in Arms.

Died: New York City, July 3, 2000

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