Fayard Antonio Nicholas was an American choreographer, dancer and actor.
11 Facts About Fayard Nicholas
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The Nicholas brothers starred in the 20th Century-Fox musicals Down Argentine Way, Sun Valley Serenade, and Orchestra Wives.
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Fayard Nicholas was born in Alabama, but grew up primarily in Philadelphia.
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Fayard Nicholas learned to dance while watching vaudeville shows with his brother while their musician parents played in the orchestra.
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Fayard Nicholas's father, Ulysses D Nicholas, was a drummer and his mother, Viola Harden Nicholas, was a pianist.
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Fayard Nicholas appeared in over 60 films, including the 1943 musical Stormy Weather with their signature staircase dance.
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Fayard Nicholas's career was interrupted from 1943 to 1944 when he served in the US Army during World War II.
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Fayard Nicholas achieved the rank of Technician fifth grade while in WWII.
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In 2003, Fayard Nicholas served as "Festival Legend" at the third "Soul to Sole Tap Festival" in Austin, Texas.
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Fayard Nicholas remained friends with his first wife, Geraldine Pate, after their divorce.
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Fayard Nicholas died of pneumonia following a stroke in 2006 at age 91.