Jimmy Slyde

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

4

Gender

Male

Birthday

1927-10-02

Day of death

2008-05-16 (80 years old)

Place of Birth

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Jimmy Slyde

Biography

James Titus Godbolt, known professionally as Jimmy Slyde and also as the "King of Slides", was an American tap dancer known for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz. Slyde was a popular rhythm tap dancer in America in the mid-20th century, when he performed on the nightclub and burlesque circuits.

Known For

  • Tap

    Tap

  • Black and Blue: A Musical Revue

    Black and Blue: A Musical Revue

  • About Tap

    About Tap

  • The Human Hambone

    The Human Hambone