Arthur Duncan

Dancer

Birthday September 25, 1925

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Pasadena, CA

DEATH DATE Jan 4, 2023 (97)

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About

Tap dancer who is known for performing on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1964 to 1982. He was the first African-American regular on a variety television show.

Before Fame

He started his venture in show business at 13 by dancing in a quartet at McKinley Junior High School. 

Trivia

The 1989 film Tap featured him in a cameo appearance. 

Family Life

He had ten siblings including John David Duncan and Sal Duncan Gordon. 

Associated With

He performed with Betty White on the reality series Little Big Shots: Forever Young.