Harold Nicholas
Biography
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).
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Five Heartbeats
as Sarge
1991
Down Argentine Way
as One of the Nicholas Brothers
1940
An All-Colored Vaudeville Show
as Self
1935
Disco 9000
as Midget
1976
Emperor Jones
as Young Tap Dancer
1933
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as Self (archive footage)
1988
Stoopnocracy
as Baby Singer
1933
The Big Broadcast of 1936
as Dash
1935
Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather
as Self (archival footage)
2022
Calling All Stars
as Himself
1937
The Empire of Night
as Sidekick
1962
Pie, Pie Blackbird
as Child with Nina / Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers)
1932
The Black Network
as Dancer (uncredited)
1936
That's Entertainment!
as (archive footage)
1974
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2002
Barber Shop Blues
as Self - Dancer - One of the Nicholas Brothers
1933
Orchestra Wives
as Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
1942
Coronado
as Dance Specialty (uncredited)
1935
Sun Valley Serenade
as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
1941
Tin Pan Alley
as Dancer
1940
