He grew up as a member of "Hines, Hines, and Dad" with his father, Maurice Hines Sr. and brother, Maurice Hines in a tap dancing act. He won a Tony in 1992 for "Jelly's Last Jam". Was the first choice to play the Eddie Murphy role in 48 Hrs. (1982) but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with The Cotton Club (1984). His own stage show has taken him from New York's Bottom Line to spots as far-flung as Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Japan and Monte Carlo. Has two children: Daria Hines, imdb
He grew up as a member of "Hines, Hines, and Dad" with his father, Maurice Hines Sr. and brother, Maurice Hines in a tap dancing act. He won a Tony in 1992 for "Jelly's Last Jam". Was the first choice to play the Eddie Murphy role in 48 Hrs. (1982) but dr www.imdb.com/name/nm0002138/