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Brother Fayard Nicholas by brother sundance / October 20

Happy Birthday, Fayard Nicholas – October 20, 1914 – January 24, 2006

Fayard Nicholas was an African-American dancer, choreographer, and actor. He and his brother, Harold, made up the dance team known as “The Nicholas Brothers“. He was truly a national treasure. Absolutely astounding and sweet as pie. His dance career spanned more than six decades, and according to the “Who’s Who in Hollywood”, the Nicholas Brothers are “…certainly the greatest dance team to ever work in the movies.”

Watching this video is the best thing you could do for yourself today. Fayard recalls a particular dance number he did with his younger brother alongside Cab Calloway and his band. I dare you to not smile ear to ear.

Happy Birthday, Brother Fayard.

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