Hinton Battle
Hinton Govorn Battle Jr. (November 29, 1956 – January 30, 2024) was an American actor, singer, dancer, and dance instructor. He won three Tony Awards, all in the category of Featured Actor in a Musical. He was the first to portray the Scarecrow in the stage version of The Wiz (a role then taken on by Michael Jackson in the 1978 film adaptation).
Hinton Battle | |
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| Born | Hinton Govorn Battle Jr. November 29, 1956 Neubrücke, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany |
| Died | January 30, 2024 (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, choreographer, dancer, author |
| Years active | 1975–2024 |
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