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Harold Nicholas

Harold Nicholas

Acting

Born March 27, 1921 — Died July 3, 2000 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 27, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was an American dancer specializing in tap. Nicholas was the younger half of the tap-dancing pair the Nicholas Brothers, known as two of the world's greatest dancers. His older brother was Fayard Nicholas. Nicholas was featured in such musicals as An All-Colored Vaudeville Show (1935), Stormy Weather (1943), The Pirate (1948), and The Five Heartbeats (1991).

TV Shows(4)

Movies(44)

Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather

Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather

Self (archival footage)

2022

Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

Self (archive footage)

2019

Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops

Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops

Self

2016

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

Self

2003

It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment

Self (archive footage)

2002

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2002

Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood

Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood

Self

1998

Funny Bones

Funny Bones

Hal Dalzell

1995

The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance

The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance

Himself

1992

The Five Heartbeats

The Five Heartbeats

Sarge

1991

Tap

Tap

Harold

1989

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Self (archive footage)

1988

That's Dancing!

That's Dancing!

From 'Down Argentine Way' (archive footage)

1985

Disco 9000

Disco 9000

Midget

1976

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Self (archive footage)

1975

Uptown Saturday Night

Uptown Saturday Night

Little Seymour

1974

That's Entertainment!

That's Entertainment!

(archive footage)

1974

The Empire of Night

The Empire of Night

Sidekick

1962

Hello Kathrin

Hello Kathrin

1956

El misterio del carro express

El misterio del carro express

Bailarín

1953

El mensaje de la muerte

El mensaje de la muerte

Bailarín

1953

Abbott and Costello Christmas Show

Abbott and Costello Christmas Show

Himself

1952

The Pirate

The Pirate

Performer

1948

Carolina Blues

Carolina Blues

Dance Specialty

1944

Reckless Age

Reckless Age

Dancer

1944

Take It or Leave It

Take It or Leave It

(archive footage) (uncredited)

1944

Stormy Weather

Stormy Weather

Dancer

1943

Orchestra Wives

Orchestra Wives

Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)

1942

Sun Valley Serenade

Sun Valley Serenade

Specialty Dancer (uncredited)

1941

The Great American Broadcast

The Great American Broadcast

Railroad Station Dancer

1941

Tin Pan Alley

Tin Pan Alley

Dancer

1940

Down Argentine Way

Down Argentine Way

One of the Nicholas Brothers

1940

My Son Is Guilty

My Son Is Guilty

Specialty Act

1939

Calling All Stars

Calling All Stars

Himself

1937

The Black Network

The Black Network

Dancer (uncredited)

1936

Don't Gamble with Love

Don't Gamble with Love

Specialty Dancer

1936

Coronado

Coronado

Dance Specialty (uncredited)

1935

The Big Broadcast of 1936

The Big Broadcast of 1936

Dash

1935

An All-Colored Vaudeville Show

An All-Colored Vaudeville Show

Self

1935

Kid Millions

Kid Millions

Dancer on Ship

1934

Barber Shop Blues

Barber Shop Blues

Self - Dancer - One of the Nicholas Brothers

1933

Emperor Jones

Emperor Jones

Young Tap Dancer

1933

Stoopnocracy

Stoopnocracy

Baby Singer

1933

Pie, Pie Blackbird

Pie, Pie Blackbird

Child with Nina / Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers)

1932