Bill Bojangles Robinson
Created By: Dally Harp
May 25,1878-November 25,1949
Bill Robinson was famous for his tap dancing and for his film acting. His occupation was mostly tap dancing.
Film acting-Tap dancing
Bill Bojangles Robinson was a Film actor with Shirley Temple and also Tap danced with her.
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is a disease that in in the heart and blood vessels.
Tap dancing till the end
Bill Robinson taped danced till he couldn't any more
Childhood
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was born Luther Robinson in Richmond, Virginia, on May 25, 1878. His father, Maxwell, worked in a machine shop, while his mother, Maria, was a choir singer. After both of his parents died in 1885, Robinson was raised by his grandmother, Bedilia, who had been a slave earlier in her life. According to Robinson, he used physical force to compel his brother, Bill, to switch names with him, since he did not care for his given name of Luther. Additionally, as a young man, he earned the nickname "Bojangles" for his contentious tendencies.
Interesting thing
The most interesting thing i learned about Bill Bojangles Robinson was when he was a teen he changed his name from Luther to Bill because his fathers name was Luther. And he danced with Shirley Temple.
Brave
I think that Bill Robinson was brave because when he was five he was already performing on stage an at the age of nine he
Strong
I think that Bill Robinson was strong because when his parents died instead of just sitting around he went out into the world and explored and he also made it on Broadway
dependable
I think that Bill Robinson was dependable because everybody trusted him and could depend on him to do something