Biography of robionson bojangles bill

1. Early Life and Childhood
2. Dancing Career
3. Partnership with Marty Forkins and Broadway Success
4. Hollywood Films and Beyond
5. Personal Life and Legacy
6. Later Years and Death

Early Life and Childhood

Bill Robinson, also known as "Bojangles," was born on May 25, 1878, in Richmond, Virginia.

Biography of robionson bojangles bill

His parents, Maxwell, a mill worker, and Maria, a choir singer, died when Robinson was young, leaving him to be raised by his grandmother. Robinson's childhood details are mostly shrouded in myth and legend, including his own claim that his birth name was Luther but he swapped it with his younger brother, initially named Bill.

Dancing Career

At the tender age of six, Robinson began earning money by dancing in clubs and saloons, showcasing his exceptional "hoofer" (tap dancer) skills.

Recognizing the potential for financial success, he dropped out of school and dedicated himself entirely to d