Jimmy Slyde
Born
October 2, 1927
Died
May 16, 2008 (80 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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.
