John W. Bubbles
John William Sublett (February 19, 1902 – May 18, 1986), known by his stage name John W. Bubbles, was an American tap dancer, vaudevillian, movie actor, and television performer. He performed in the duo "Buck and Bubbles", who were the first black artists to appear on television in the US. He is known as the father of "rhythm tap."
John W. Bubbles | |
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Portrait (as Sportin' Life in Porgy and Bess) by Carl Van Vechten, 1935 Dec. 27. | |
Born | John William Sublett February 19, 1902 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | May 18, 1986 84) | (aged
Occupation(s) | Vaudeville performer and tap dancer |
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