Acting

Jimmy Slyde

Born 2 October 1927 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA · Died 16 May 2008 at 80

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.