About Leon Collins
Lived 1922 – 1985 (aged 63). Leon Collins was a dancer.
Leon Collins (February 7, 1922 - April 16, 1985) was an American tap dancer.
Collins was born Leandre Kollins in Chicago, Illinois to a father of West Indian descent.
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Who was Leon Collins?
American tap dancer
When was Leon Collins born?
Leon Collins was born on 7 February 1922.
When did Leon Collins die?
Leon Collins died on 16 April 1985.
What was Leon Collins's occupation?
Leon Collins was a dancer.
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