Hinton Battle

Acting•Born November 29, 1956•Died January 29, 2024 (age 67)•Neubrücke, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Germany

Biography

Hinton Battle (November 29, 1956 – January 30, 2024) was an American actor, singer, dancer, and dance instructor.He was a three time Tony Award winning actor best known for his musical performances on stage.

Known For

Filmography

2012

Smash

as Pastor

2006

Dreamgirls

as Wayne

Movie

2001

Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story

as Bill Bojangles Robinson

Movie

2001

These Old Broads

as Pete

Movie

1997

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

as Sweet

1996

Early Edition

as Rev. O.C. Nicks

1994

Touched by an Angel

as Candy 'the Clown' McCloud

1994

Foreign Student

as Sonny Boy Williamson

Movie

1993

The Switch

as Hildred Shumake

Movie

1990

Wedding Band

as Hawk

Movie

1989

Quantum Leap

as Thames

1987

The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory

as Joe - Travis' Servant

Movie

1985

Night of 100 Stars II

as Self

Movie

1983

A Night on the Town

Movie

1982

Sophisticated Ladies

as Performer

Movie

1971

Great Performances

as Self

1953

The Oscars

as Self

Personal Info

DepartmentActing

BirthdayNovember 29, 1956

Day of DeathJanuary 29, 2024

Place of BirthNeubrücke, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Germany

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