Jimmy Slyde

Known for Acting

Born

October 2, 1927

Died

May 16, 2008 (80 years old)

Place of Birth

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Biography

James Titus Godbolt, known professionally as Jimmy Slyde and also as the "King of Slides", was an American tap dancer known for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz. Slyde was a popular rhythm tap dancer in America in the mid-20th century, when he performed on the nightclub and burlesque circuits.