Arthur Duncan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Arthur Duncan
Occupation	Dancer
Date Of Birth	Sep 25, 1933(1933-09-25)
Age	91
Birthplace	Pasadena
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Virgo

Arthur Duncan Biography

Arthur Duncan is one of the most popular and richest Dancer who was born on September 25, 1933 in Pasadena, California, United States. Tap dancer known for his appearance the tap dance routine on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1964 until 1982. The show was his first regular of African descent on a variety TV show.

He performed alongside He performed with Betty White on the reality series Little Big Shots: Forever Young. on the reality show Little Big Shots: Forever Young.

He has ten siblings , including John David Duncan and Sal Duncan Gordon.

Arthur Duncan Net Worth

Arthur Duncan is one of the richest Dancer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Arthur Duncan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his career in show business when he was 13 and began by singing in a band in McKinley Junior High School.

Films from 1989 Tap was a film in which he made an appearance in a cameo.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Arthur Duncan Dating?

According to our records, Arthur Duncan married to Donna Duncan. As of December 1, 2023, Arthur Duncan’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Arthur Ranked on the list of most popular Dancer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Arthur Duncan celebrates birthday on September 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Arthur Duncan

1. Arthur Chester Duncan was an American tap dancer known for his stint as a regular on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1964 to 1982.
2. Duncan was the first African-American regular on a variety television program.
3. He joined Bob Hope’s USO troupe in 1957, becoming the first African American to be part of the 100-member group.
4. In 2004, he won the Flo-Bert Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York City Tap Extravaganza.
5. Duncan made a cameo appearance in the 1989 film Tap alongside other famous tap dancers.
6. Duncan was born in Pasadena, California, one of thirteen children.
7. He served in the army as an army private while one of his brothers was in the navy.
8. He was featured on the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon in 2003.
9. He was presented with an honorary Doctor of Performing Arts in American Dance degree from Oklahoma City University in 2008.
10. He was inducted into the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame in 2020.
11. He performed all over the world, including at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.
12. He and Betty White were responsible for his inclusion on The Betty White Show in 1954, despite objections.
13. He appeared as a guest on Diagnosis Murder with Dick Van Dyke, Columbo with Peter Falk, and The Phil Donahue Show.
14. He received the Living Treasure in American Dance Award from Oklahoma City University in 2005.
15. He made an appearance on The Talk in 2018 and performed a dance with Sheryl Underwood.

Who was the first black tap dancer?

Bill Robinson , known for dancing on the balls of his feet (the toe taps) and for his exquisite “stair dance,” was the first Black tap dancer to break through the Broadway colour line, becoming one the best-loved and highest-paid performers of his day.

Who is Arthur Duncan wife?

Donna Duncan

Who was the famous black tap dancer?

Gregory Hines
Born| Gregory Oliver HinesFebruary 14, 1946 New York City, U.S.
Died| August 9, 2003 (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, U.S.

How old is Arthur Duncan?

89 years (September 25, 1933)

Is dancer Arthur Duncan still alive?

Arthur Duncan
Nationality| American
Occupation| Tap dancer, entertainer
Years active| 1946–present