
Hinton Battle
Known For
Acting
Born
1956-11-29 in Neubrücke, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Germany
Died
2024-01-29
Biography
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.
Most Known For

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
as Sweet

Great Performances
as Self

Quantum Leap
as Thames

Touched by an Angel
as Candy 'the Clown' McCloud

The Oscars
as Self

Early Edition
as Rev. O.C. Nicks

Smash
as Pastor

Dreamgirls
as Wayne

Night of 100 Stars II
as Self

Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story
as Bill Bojangles Robinson

These Old Broads
as Pete

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

Wedding Band
as Hawk

The Switch
as Hildred Shumake

Foreign Student
as Sonny Boy Williamson

A Night on the Town

Sophisticated Ladies
as Performer