André De Shields

André De Shields (b. 1946) is a Tony Award-winning actor and choreographer. He is best known for playing the titular role in the original cast of The Wiz. Other Broadway credits include Ain't Misbehavin', The Full Monty, and Hadestown (winning the Tony for the latter).
In 1978, De Shields was tapped as the choreographer for the Sesame Street musical number "Gimme Five," receiving onscreen credit at the end of Episode 1137 (which first airs the segment).
Onscreen, De Shields has had episodic roles on Cosby, Sex and the City and Law & Order, as well as the special John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch.
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