Portrait of Hinton Battle

Hinton Battle

Acting

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.

Born: November 29, 1956

Place of Birth: Neubrücke, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Germany

Filmography

2012
Smash

as Pastor

2006
Dreamgirls

as Wayne

2001
Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story

as Bill Bojangles Robinson

2001
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

1993
The Switch

as Hildred Shumake

1990
1989
Quantum Leap

as Thames

1987
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory

as Joe - Travis' Servant

1982
1953
The Oscars

as Self