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John W. Bubbles

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Also known as John William Sublett, John Bubbles, Bubbles, John W. Sublett

American dancer, musician, and actor (1902–1986)

Film & TV

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

John William Sublett was born on February 19, 1902 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for Cabin in the Sky (1943), Variety (1936) and Varsity Show (1937). He died on May 18, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Known for

  • The Belle of 14th Street — The 14th Street Player1967
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre1963
  • The Lucy Show — John Bubbles1962
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson — Self1962
  • The Merv Griffin Show — Self1962
  • The Big Party — Self1959
  • The Steve Allen Show — Self - Song & Dance Man1956
  • Love, Dance, and 1000 Songs — John1955
  • A Song Is Born — Bubbles1948
  • Mantan Messes Up — Bubbles1946

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1902
Active to
1986

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
83
Total plays
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John William Sublett (February 19, 1902 in Louisville, Kentucky – May 18, 1986 in New York City), known by his stage name John W. Bubbles, was an American vaudeville performer, dancer, singer and entertainer. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, his family soon moved to Indianapolis. Here, he formed a partnership with Ford L. "Buck" Washington known as "Buck and Bubbles," with Buck playing stride piano and singing while Bubbles tapped, beginning in 1919. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/John+W.+Bubb

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
John
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Louisville
Occupation
actor
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Image
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date of death
1986-05-18
date of birth
1902-02-19
Commons category
John W. Bubbles
partner in business or sport
Buck Washington
writing language
English language
dance style
tap dance
ethnic group
African Americans
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