John W. Bubbles

Quick Facts

Full Name	John W. Bubbles
Occupation	Stage Actor
Date Of Birth	Feb 19, 1902(1902-02-19)
Age	122
Date Of Death	1986-05-18
Birthplace	Louisville
Country	United States
Birth City	Kentucky
Horoscope	Aquarius

John W. Bubbles Biography

John W. Bubbles is one of the most popular and richest Stage Actor who was born on February 19, 1902 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. American actor on stage as well as screen, as well as vaudeville performer who was featured in stage productions such as The Ziegfeld Follies and Porgy and Bess and in films such like Varsity Show, A Song Is Born as well as Cabin on the Sky.

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His birthplace was in Kentucky and was raised in Indiana.

John W. Bubbles Net Worth

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

He together with Ford “Buck” Washington formed the duo known as Buck along with Bubbles.

He is known as the founder of the rhythmic tap dance. In 2002 the year he died, he was inducted into the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame.

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Stage Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John W. Bubbles celebrates birthday on February 19 of every year.

Top Facts about John W. Bubbles

1. John W. Bubbles was born on February 19, 1902.
2. He was an American dancer, musician, and actor.
3. Bubbles is credited with co-creating the “rhythm tap” style of dance.
4. He appeared in several films and Broadway productions.
5. Bubbles was the first African-American to host a national radio show.
6. He received a Tony Award nomination for his role in “Black and Blue.”
7. Bubbles died on May 18, 1986 at the age of 84.
8. His real name was John William Sublett.
9. Bubbles performed with legends such as Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.
10. He influenced many famous tap dancers including Gregory Hines and Savion Glover.

How did John Bubbles change tap dancing?

John Bubbles’s style of rhythm tapping, later “jazz tap,” transformed dancing. Prior to his performances, dancers tapped up on their toes, focusing on “flash steps” and dancing to a quicker tempo. Bubbles cut the tempo in half and extended the rhythm past the typical eight beats.

What was John Bubbles known for?

John Bubbles, who invented rhythm tap dancing and portrayed the original Sportin’ Life in George Gershwin’s opera ”Porgy and Bess,” died Sunday night at his home in Baldwin Hills. He was 84 years old. Mr. Bubbles was sometimes known as the ”father of soul tap.

Who is known as the father of rhythm tap?

John Bubbles , for instance, went down in history as the “Father of Rhythm Tap.” Though he may not have been the very first tap dancer to use the heel tap to push rhythm from the 1920s jazz beat to the 1930s swing beat, he certainly…

Where was John Bubbles born?

Louisville, KY

Who is the best tap dancer of all time?

Eleanor Powell During the Golden Age of Hollywood, Eleanor Powell’s dazzling footwork earned her roles in Born to Dance, Broadway Melody of 1938, and Rosalie. She was even named the World’s Greatest Tap Dancer by the Dance Masters of America in 1965.