Charles ‘Honi’ Coles was an American actor who is best known for Dirty Dancing, Rocky II, and The Cotton Club.
Personal and Family Life
Charles ‘Honi’ Coles was born on April 2, 1911, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was married to Marion Coles and they had two children together. Coles was a talented tap dancer and teamed up with Cholly Atkins to form the famous dance duo Coles and Atkins.
Death and Legacy
Charles ‘Honi’ Coles passed away on November 12, 1992, in New York City due to cancer. His contributions to the arts were recognized posthumously when he was inducted into the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame in 2003. In 1991, he received the American National Medal of the Arts, honoring his impact in the field of performance.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dirty Dancing | 1987-08-21 | Tito Suarez |
| The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It’s Not Easy Bein’ Me | 1982-05-12 | Self |
| The Cotton Club | 1984-12-14 | Suger Coates |
| Rocky II | 1979-06-15 | Singer (uncredited) |
| Mr. Griffin and Me | 1981-01-09 | William ‘Bill’ Murphy |
| Charleston | 1979-01-15 | Old Shady |
| Night of 100 Stars II | 1985-03-10 | Self |
| Milt & Honi | Himself | |
| Honor Coles, Le Danseur De Claquettes Distingue | Self |