Howard ‘Sandman’ Sims Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Howard 'Sandman' Sims was born on January 24, 1918 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA as Howard Sims. He was an actor, known for No Maps on My Taps (1979), Harlem Nights (1989) and Tap (1989). He was married to Solange A. Sims. He died on May 20, 2003 in Bronx, New York, USA.
Net Worth
$200,000
Date Of Birth
January 24, 1918
Place Of Birth
Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Trademark
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Howard Sandman Sims
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Sandman Sims
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Quote
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I'm in show business not for a season, but a reason: The wine, women and song are gone. I want to just dance my way away at the end.
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Fact
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Survived by his wife Solange Sims, his daughter Diane Sims, his son Howard Sims Jr.- Estate Executor) And 5 grandchildren - Shannon - Daniel - Shardonnai - Christopher - Tatianna
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Awarded a National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts, 1984.
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He got his nickname from a routine in which he danced on sand sprinkled on the stage.
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Legendary tap dancer.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Harlem Nights
1989
Crapshooter
Tap
1989
Sandman
A Gathering of Old Men
1987
TV Movie
Uncle Billy
The Cotton Club
1984
Hoofer
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Tap
1989
performer: "Challenge"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Cosby Show
1990
TV Series
Himself
Great Performances
1989
TV Series
Himself
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts