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Harold Nicholas
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Harold Nicholas

1921 – 2000 · Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA · Active 1932–2022

Harold Nicholas, born in 1921, was an American dancer and actor renowned for his tap-dancing prowess. As part of the celebrated Nicholas Brothers duo, he brought his electrifying talent to the screen in Stormy Weather (1943), where he showcased his remarkable rhythm and style. Nicholas later appeared in Uptown Saturday Night (1974), further solidifying his legacy in the world of dance and film. His contributions to musical cinema remain a testament to the artistry and joy of tap dance.

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Uptown Saturday Night

Uptown Saturday Night

1974 ★ 6.2
as Little Seymour

While enjoying themselves at Madame Zenobia's club on Saturday night, Steve Jackson and Wardell Franklin are held up by robbers who raid the club and steal Steve's wallet. When they realize that a winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 is in the wallet, Steve and Wardell set out to find the crooks themselves with the help of gangster Geechie Dan Beauford, who wants to defeat his rival Silky Slim. Steve and Wardell devise a plan to recover the ticket. 

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Filmography

48 credits
2020s 1 credit
2022
Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather as Self (archival footage)
Movie
2010s 2 credits
2019
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 5.0
2000s 3 credits
2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
2002
It's Black Entertainment as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 8.7
1990s 4 credits
1995
Funny Bones as Hal Dalzell
Movie ★ 6.6
1991
Movie ★ 7.3
1980s 3 credits
1989
Tap as Harold
Movie ★ 6.8
1988
Movie ★ 6.0
1985
That's Dancing! as From 'Down Argentine Way' (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.1
1970s 5 credits
1978
TV ★ 7.4
1976
Disco 9000 as Midget
Movie ★ 4.3
1975
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.3
1974
That's Entertainment! as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1974
Uptown Saturday Night as Little Seymour
Movie ★ 6.2
1960s 2 credits
1964
The Hollywood Palace as Self - Tap Dancer
TV ★ 5.0
1962
Movie ★ 6.0
1950s 5 credits
1956
Movie ★ 6.3
1955
MGM Parade as self
TV ★ 9.0
1953
Movie ★ 5.8
1953
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
Movie ★ 5.5
1940s 11 credits
1948
The Pirate as Performer
Movie ★ 6.5
1948
TV ★ 6.8
1944
Take It or Leave It as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1944
Reckless Age as Dancer
Movie ★ 9.0
1944
Carolina Blues as Dance Specialty
Movie ★ 5.8
1943
Movie ★ 6.9
1942
Orchestra Wives as Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
Sun Valley Serenade as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1941
The Great American Broadcast as Railroad Station Dancer
Movie ★ 6.0
1940
Down Argentine Way as One of the Nicholas Brothers
Movie ★ 6.3
1940
Tin Pan Alley as Dancer
Movie ★ 5.4
1930s 12 credits
1939
My Son Is Guilty as Specialty Act
Movie ★ 7.5
1937
Movie ★ 9.0
1936
The Black Network as Dancer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
Don't Gamble with Love as Specialty Dancer
Movie ★ 10.0
1935
Movie ★ 7.5
1935
Movie ★ 5.8
1935
Coronado as Dance Specialty (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1934
Kid Millions as Dancer on Ship
Movie ★ 6.7
1933
Emperor Jones as Young Tap Dancer
Movie ★ 5.6
1933
Stoopnocracy as Baby Singer
Movie ★ 5.2
1933
Barber Shop Blues as Self - Dancer - One of the Nicholas Brothers
Movie ★ 5.5
1932
Pie, Pie Blackbird as Child with Nina / Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers)
Movie ★ 7.5