Portrait of Fayard Nicholas

Fayard Nicholas

Bio: Fayard Antonio Nicholas was an American choreographer, dancer and actor. He and his younger brother Harold Nicholas made up the Nicholas Brothers tap dance duo, who starred in the MGM musicals An All-Colored Vaudeville Show, Stormy Weather, The Pirate, and Hard Four
Born: Tue, Oct 20 1914
Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama, USA

Death: Tue, Jan 24 2006
Fayard Nicholas is 91 years old
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Poster of Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather
Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather
Fayard Nicholas would have been no older than
91 in Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather
as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Sat, Jun 11 2022
Poster of Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Fayard Nicholas would have been no older than
91 in Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 10 2019
Poster of Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops
Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops
Fayard Nicholas would have been no older than
91 in Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops
as 'Himself'.
Tue, May 10 2016
Poster of Hard Four
Hard Four
Fayard Nicholas would have been no older than
91 in Hard Four
as 'Ulysses'.
Thu, Nov 01 2007
Poster of The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest
The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest
Fayard Nicholas would have been no older than
91 in The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jul 24 2007
Poster of Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
Fayard Nicholas was
88 in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 24 2003
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Fayard Nicholas was
88 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 03 2003
Poster of Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Fayard Nicholas was
87 in Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Night at the Golden Eagle
Night at the Golden Eagle
Fayard Nicholas was
87 in Night at the Golden Eagle
as 'Mr. Maynard'.
Fri, May 17 2002
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
Fayard Nicholas was
87 in It's Black Entertainment
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Fayard Nicholas was
87 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 05 2002
Poster of Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
Fayard Nicholas was
83 in Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 10 1998
Poster of The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance
The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance
Fayard Nicholas was
78 in The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Nov 29 1992
Poster of Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Fayard Nicholas was
73 in Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Fayard Nicholas was
70 in That's Dancing!
as 'From 'Down Argentine Way' (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Fayard Nicholas was
60 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Fayard Nicholas was
59 in That's Entertainment!
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of The Liberation of L.B. Jones
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
Fayard Nicholas was
55 in The Liberation of L.B. Jones
as 'Benny Smith'.
Wed, Mar 18 1970
Poster of Hello Kathrin
Hello Kathrin
Fayard Nicholas was
41 in Hello Kathrin
Tue, May 08 1956
Poster of El misterio del carro express
El misterio del carro express
Fayard Nicholas was
38 in El misterio del carro express
Wed, Jul 22 1953
Poster of El mensaje de la muerte
El mensaje de la muerte
Fayard Nicholas was
38 in El mensaje de la muerte
Sat, May 02 1953
Poster of The Pirate
The Pirate
Fayard Nicholas was
33 in The Pirate
as 'Performer'.
Fri, Jun 11 1948
Poster of Take It or Leave It
Take It or Leave It
Fayard Nicholas was
29 in Take It or Leave It
as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 17 1944
Poster of Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather
Fayard Nicholas was
28 in Stormy Weather
as 'Dancer'.
Wed, Jul 21 1943
Poster of Orchestra Wives
Orchestra Wives
Fayard Nicholas was
27 in Orchestra Wives
as 'Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)'.
Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Sun Valley Serenade
Sun Valley Serenade
Fayard Nicholas was
26 in Sun Valley Serenade
as 'Specialty Dancer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 29 1941
Poster of The Great American Broadcast
The Great American Broadcast
Fayard Nicholas was
26 in The Great American Broadcast
as 'Railroad Station Dancer'.
Fri, May 09 1941
Poster of Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley
Fayard Nicholas was
26 in Tin Pan Alley
as 'Dancer'.
Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Down Argentine Way
Down Argentine Way
Fayard Nicholas was
25 in Down Argentine Way
as 'One of the Nicholas Brothers'.
Fri, Oct 11 1940
Poster of Nicholas Brothers Family Home Movies
Nicholas Brothers Family Home Movies
Fayard Nicholas was
25 in Nicholas Brothers Family Home Movies
Mon, Jan 01 1940
Poster of My Son Is Guilty
My Son Is Guilty
Fayard Nicholas was
25 in My Son Is Guilty
as 'Specialty Act'.
Thu, Dec 28 1939
Poster of Calling All Stars
Calling All Stars
Fayard Nicholas was
22 in Calling All Stars
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Mar 01 1937
Poster of The Black Network
The Black Network
Fayard Nicholas was
21 in The Black Network
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 04 1936
Poster of Don't Gamble with Love
Don't Gamble with Love
Fayard Nicholas was
21 in Don't Gamble with Love
as 'Specialty Dancer'.
Fri, Feb 28 1936
Poster of Coronado
Coronado
Fayard Nicholas was
21 in Coronado
as 'Dance Specialty (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 27 1935
Poster of The Big Broadcast of 1936
The Big Broadcast of 1936
Fayard Nicholas was
20 in The Big Broadcast of 1936
as 'Dot'.
Fri, Sep 20 1935
Poster of An All-Colored Vaudeville Show
An All-Colored Vaudeville Show
Fayard Nicholas was
20 in An All-Colored Vaudeville Show
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 21 1935
Poster of Kid Millions
Kid Millions
Fayard Nicholas was
20 in Kid Millions
as 'Dancer on Ship'.
Sat, Nov 10 1934
Poster of Barber Shop Blues
Barber Shop Blues
Fayard Nicholas was
18 in Barber Shop Blues
as 'Dancer - One of the Nicholas Brothers'.
Sat, Sep 30 1933
Poster of Pie, Pie Blackbird
Pie, Pie Blackbird
Fayard Nicholas was
17 in Pie, Pie Blackbird
as 'Child with Nina / Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers)'.
Fri, Jun 03 1932

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Fayard Nicholas was
64+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of The Jacksons
The Jacksons
Fayard Nicholas was
61+ in The Jacksons
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 16 1976
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Fayard Nicholas was
49+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Tap Dancer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Fayard Nicholas was
35+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950