John W. Bubbles

John W. Bubbles
1902 - 1986
John W. Bubbles  American Dancer
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American Dancer John W. Bubbles was born John William Sublett on 19th February, 1902 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA and passed away on 18th May 1986 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 84. He is most remembered for Porgy and Bess. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

John W. Bubbles is a member of the following lists: People from Louisville, Kentucky, American male singers and 1986 deaths.

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First Name John
Middle Name William
Last Name W. Bubbles
Full Name at Birth John William Sublett
Alternative Name John W. Bubbles, `Bubbles` John W. Sublett, John `Bubbles` Sublett
Birthday 19th February, 1902
Birthplace Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Died 18th May, 1986
Place of Death Los Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Death cerebral hemorrhage
Buried Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Build Slim
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Nationality American
Occupation Text Vaudeville performer and tap dancer
Occupation Dancer
Claim to Fame Porgy and Bess

John William Sublett (February 19, 1902 – May 18, 1986), known by his stage name John W. Bubbles, was an American tap dancer, and vaudevillian, movie actor, and television performer. He performed in the duo "Buck and Bubbles", who were the first black artists to appear on TV. He is known as the father of "rhythm tap."

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FilmYearCharacterType
The Lucy Show1962John BubblesTV Show
Liebe, Tanz und 1000 Schlager1955John (as John Bubbles)Movie
A Song Is Born1948Bubbles (as John William Sublett)Movie
Mantan Messes Up1946Bubbles (as Buck and Bubbles)Movie
Laugh Jubilee1946Movie
Atlantic City1944Bubbles (as Buck and Bubbles)Movie
Cabin in the Sky1943Domino Johnson (as 'Bubbles' [John W. Sublett])Movie
I Dood It1943Bubbles (uncredited)Movie
Varsity Show1937Bubbles (as Bubbles)Movie
Calling All Stars1937Bubbles of 'Buck and Bubbles' (as John William Sublett)Movie
Harlem Bound1935Bubbles - of Buck & Bubbles - Trucking Number (as John Bubbles)Short Film
Darktown Follies1930Bubbles (as Buck & Bubbles)Short Film
High Toned1930Bubbles (as Buck & Bubbles)Short Film
Honest Crooks1930Bubbles (as Buck and Bubbles)Short Film
On with the Show!1929Angelus Babe - Birmingham Bertha DancerMovie
Black Narcissus1929Bubbles (as Buck & Bubbles)Short Film
Fowl Play1929Bubbles (as Buck & Bubbles)Short Film
In and Out1929Bubbles (as Buck & Bubbles)Short Film
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