
Acting
Hinton Battle
Neubrücke, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, GermanyBorn 1956
Hinton Battle (November 29, 1956 – January 30, 2024) was an American actor, singer, dancer, and dance instructor.He was a three time Tony Award winning actor best known for his musical performances on stage.
10
Films
7
TV Shows
Known For
17 Credits
Great Performances
as Self
1971

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
as Sweet
1997

Quantum Leap
as Thames
1989

Touched by an Angel
as Candy 'the Clown' McCloud
1994

The Oscars
as Self
1953

Early Edition
as Rev. O.C. Nicks
1996

Smash
as Pastor
2012

Dreamgirls
as Wayne
2006

Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
1985

The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
as Joe - Travis' Servant
1987

These Old Broads
as Pete
2001

Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story
as Bill Bojangles Robinson
2001