Harold Nicholas Net Worth
By Robert Thorne
Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 27, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was an American dancer specializing in tap. He was the younger half of the world-famous tap dancing pair the Nicholas Brothers, known as two of the world's greatest dancers. His older brother was Fayard Nicholas. Harold was married to actress Dorothy Dandridge from 1942 to 1951.
| Full Name | Harold Nicholas |
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Date Of Birth | March 27, 1921 |
| Died | July 3, 2000, New York City, New York, United States |
| Place Of Birth | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA |
| Occupation | Theatre director, dancer, choreographer |
| Profession | Actor, Theatre Director, Dancer, Choreographer |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Dorothy Dandridge, Rigmor Newman |
| Children | Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas, Melih Nicholas |
| Parents | Ulysses Domonick Nicholas, Viola Harden |
| Siblings | Fayard Nicholas, Dorothy Nicholas Morrow |
| Nicknames | Harold Nicholas, Nicholas, Harold |
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| Awards | Kennedy Center Honors, Grammy Hall of Fame |
| Movies | The Five Heartbeats, Tap, The Pirate, Carolina Blues, Orchestra Wives, Tin Pan Alley, Pie, Pie Blackbird, Disco 9,000, Stoopnocracy, Barber Shop Blues |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | We were tap-dancers, but we put more style into it, more bodywork, instead of just footwork. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ex-brother-in-law of Vivian Dandridge. |
| 2 | Ex-son-in-law of Ruby Dandridge. |
| 3 | Uncle of Tony Nicholas. |
| 4 | The Nicholas Brothers were inducted into the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame in 2002 (inaugural class). |
| 5 | His daughter with Dorothy Dandridge, Harolynn, was born disabled. |
| 6 | Received the Dea Award (Dance Educators of America), Bay Area Critics Circle Award (Best Principal Performance, Stompin' at the Savoy ) and Harbor Performing Arts Center Lifetime Achievement Award. Other awards and honors include Black Film makers Hall of Fame (1978), Ellie Award (1984), National Film Society, Apollo theaters Hall of Fame (1986), First Class Inductees, Ebony Lifetime Achievement Award (1987), Kennedy Center Honors (1991), The National Black Media Coalition Lifetime Achievement Award (1992), Flo-Bert Award (1992), New York's Tap Dance Committee, Gypsy Award (1994), Professional Dancer's Society, Dance Magazine Award of 1995 (1995). |
| 7 | Some of he and his brother's illustrious tap students include Debbie Allen, Janet Jackson, and Michael Jackson. |
| 8 | He and his brother were First Class Inductees at the Apollo Theater's Hall of Fame in 1986. |
| 9 | Received the Kennedy Center Honors from President George Bush in 1991, and their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994. |
| 10 | Avoided the draft in WWII, after lies about being gay and smoking reefer failed, because he was underweight. |
| 11 | Singer and tap dancer. |
| 12 | Younger brother of Fayard Nicholas; together, they were billed as The Nicholas Brothers. (Click on group name for additional credits). |
| 13 | Known for doing cartwheels landing in full splits. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Five Heartbeats | 1991 | Sarge | |
| Tap | 1989 | Harold | |
| Disco 9000 | 1977 | Midget | |
| Uptown Saturday Night | 1974 | Little Seymour Pettigrew | |
| The Bill Cosby Show | 1971 | TV Series | Male Teacher #3 |
| L'empire de la nuit | 1962 | Sidekick | |
| Bon soir, Kathrin! | 1958-1962 | TV Series | |
| Bonjour Kathrin | 1956 | Specialty Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers) | |
| Musik im Blut | 1955 | ||
| Sie können sich sehen lassen | 1955 | TV Movie | Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers) |
| El misterio del carro express | 1953 | Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers) | |
| El mensaje de la muerte | 1953 | as The Nicholas Brothers | |
| Botta e risposta | 1950 | Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers) | |
| The Pirate | 1948 | Specialty Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Carolina Blues | 1944 | Dance Specialty | |
| Reckless Age | 1944 | uncredited | |
| Stormy Weather | 1943 | Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Orchestra Wives | 1942 | Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Sun Valley Serenade | 1941 | Specialty Dancer (uncredited) | |
| The Great American Broadcast | 1941 | Railroad Station Dance Specialty (as The Nicholas Brothers) | |
| Tin Pan Alley | 1940 | One of The Nicholas Brothers (uncredited) | |
| Down Argentine Way | 1940 | One of the Nicholas Brothers | |
| My Son Is Guilty | 1939 | Specialty Act (as The Nicholas Brothers) | |
| Don't Gamble with Love | 1936 | Specialty Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Coronado | 1935 | Dance Specialty (uncredited) | |
| The Big Broadcast of 1936 | 1935 | Dash | |
| Jealousy | 1934 | Dance Specialty (scenes deleted) | |
| Kid Millions | 1934 | One of the Nicholas Brothers (uncredited) | |
| Barber Shop Blues | 1933 | Short | Dancer - One of the Nicholas Brothers |
| The Emperor Jones | 1933 | Young Tap Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Stoopnocracy | 1933 | Short | Baby Singer (uncredited) |
| Pie, Pie Blackbird | 1932 | Short | 2nd Child with Nina / Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers) |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap | 1989 | performer: "Challenge" | |
| Carolina Blues | 1944 | performer: "Mr. Beebe" | |
| Reckless Age | 1944 | performer: "Mama yo quiero" - uncredited | |
| Orchestra Wives | 1942 | performer: " I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo" - uncredited | |
| Tin Pan Alley | 1940 | performer: "The Sheik of Araby" 1921 - uncredited | |
| Kid Millions | 1934 | performer: "I Want to Be a Minstrel Man" 1934 uncredited, "Mandy" 1918 | |
| Stoopnocracy | 1933 | Short performer: "Minnie the Moocher" - uncredited |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There | 2003 | Documentary | Himself |
| Biography | 1996-1999 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood | 1998 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| American Masters | 1997 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 | 1996 | Video documentary | Himself (segment "Alright") |
| Funny Bones | 1995 | Himself | |
| Des O'Connor Tonight | 1993 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance | 1992 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | 1991 | TV Special | Himself - Honoree |
| The 12th Annual Black Achievement Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself |
| Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation | 1990 | Video | Himself (segment "Alright") |
| America's Dance Honors | 1990 | TV Special | Himself |
| 22nd NAACP Image Awards | 1990 | TV Special | Himself |
| Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1988 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 9th Annual American Black Achievement Awards | 1988 | TV Special | Himself (as The Nicholas Brothers) |
| The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | 1987 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Gene Kelly | 1985 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| The 6th Annual Black Achievement Awards | 1985 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 53rd Annual Academy Awards | 1981 | TV Special | Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Original Score |
| The Jacksons | 1977 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1974 | TV Series | Himself - Dancer |
| ABC Late Night | 1974 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Hollywood Palace | 1964-1965 | TV Series | Himself - Dancer / Himself - Tap Dancer |
| Gran parada | 1964 | TV Series | Himself |
| Age tendre et tête de bois | 1963 | TV Series | Himself |
| La grande farandole | 1961-1963 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1953 | TV Series | Himself - Dancer |
| The Colgate Comedy Hour | 1952 | TV Series | Himself |
| Chesterfield Sound Off Time | 1951 | TV Series | Himself |
| Nicholas Brothers Family Home Movies | 1940 | Documentary | Himself |
| Calling All Stars | 1937 | Himself (as The Nicholas Brothers) | |
| An All-Colored Vaudeville Show | 1935 | Short | Himself (uncredited) |
Archive Footage
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Motion Picture |
