Howard 'Sandman' Sims was born on January 24, 1918 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Tap (1989), Harlem Nights (1989) and The Cotton Club (1984). He was married to Solange A. Sims. He died on May 20, 2003 in Bronx, New York, USA.
He got his nickname from a routine in which he danced on sand sprinkled
on the stage.
Awarded a National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for
the Arts, 1984.
Legendary tap dancer.
Survived by his wife Solange Sims, his daughter Diane Sims, his son
Howard Sims Jr.- Estate Executor) And 5 grandchildren - Shannon -
Daniel - Shardonnai - Christopher - Tatianna