About Gregg Burge
Lived 1957 – 1998 (aged 40). Gregg Burge was an American choreographer and actor.
Gregg Burge (November 14, 1957 – July 4, 1998) was an American tap dancer, choreographer, actor and singer.
Early life Burge was born in New York City and raised on Long Island, N.Y.
He chose a career in song and dance after seeing Sammy Davis Jr. on the Ed Sullivan Show. At age 7, he persuaded his parents to enroll him in tap classes at the Red Slipper Dance Studio in Merrick, N.Y. By age 10, he was winning local talent shows and was a three-time winner on The Ted Mack Amateur Hour on television. By 13, Burge was earning $30,000 a year.
Filmography Year Title Role1985 A Chorus Line Richie 1988 School Daze Virgil Cloyd 1996 Soul of the Game Bill Robinson
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Who was Gregg Burge?
American dancer (1957-1998)
When was Gregg Burge born?
Gregg Burge was born on 14 November 1957 in Merrick.
When did Gregg Burge die?
Gregg Burge died on 4 July 1998 in Atlanta.
What was Gregg Burge's occupation?
Gregg Burge was a choreographer and actor.
What nationality was Gregg Burge?
Gregg Burge was American.
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