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Billy Daniels

ActorBorn 1915, died 1988On stage 1945 to 19753 productions on this page

Billy Daniels
Jack Pearce

William Boone Daniels (September 12, 1915 – October 7, 1988) was an American singer active in the United States and Europe from the mid-1930s to 1988, notable for his hit recording of "That Old Black Magic" and his pioneering performances on early 1950s television. He was one of the first African-American entertainers to cross over into the mainstream. Daniels was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1977.

On stage

3 productions, 30 years
1945
Memphis Bound!Broadway Broadway Theatre. Original. Directed by Robert Ross
36 performances
1964
Golden BoyBroadway Majestic Theatre. Revival. Directed by Arthur Penn
568 performances
1975
Hello, Dolly!Broadway Minskoff Theatre. Revival. Directed by Lucia Victor
42 performances

Worked with more than once

1 names
  • Charles Welch 2 productions

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