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Leroy Daniels was an American actor and singer, originally a shoeshine man who sang and danced as he worked, and whose act led to an appearance with Fred Astaire in the 1953 musical The Band Wagon. It was the only time that Astaire danced on-screen with a black dancer. Daniels' act also served as inspiration for the choreography of the scene in the film.
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Filmography5 titles
The Band Wagon
1953as Arcade Shoeshine Man (uncredited)
1953as Arcade Shoeshine Man (uncredited)
That's Dancing!
1985as From 'The Band Wagon' (archive footage)
1985as From 'The Band Wagon' (archive footage)
Petey Wheatstraw
1977as Leroy
1977as Leroy
Disco Godfather
1979as Disco M.C.
1979as Disco M.C.
Avenging Angel
1985as Bootblack
1985as Bootblack