Harold Nicholas: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 25
- on screen
- 1933–2019
- box office
- $18.4M
Harold Nicholas's Career in Numbers
Harold Nicholas's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Harold Nicholas works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Emperor Jones (1933) to Funny Bones (1995), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Harold Nicholas Movies by Decade
- 1930s 6
- 1940s 7
- 1950s 1
- 1970s 2
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 2
The 1940s were Harold Nicholas's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Harold Nicholas Movies by Genre
- Music 7
- Comedy 5
- Drama 4
- Crime 3
- Adventure 1
Music is the genre Harold Nicholas has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of comedy (5).
Harold Nicholas Career Milestones
- First film
- Emperor Jones 1933
- Biggest box office hit
- Tap $9.11M worldwide
- Newest film
- Funny Bones 1995
Harold Nicholas Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Harold Nicholas is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Harold Nicholas Movies as an Actor
20- 1995
Funny Bones as Hal Dalzell · Comedy Worldwide box office: $532K - 1991
The Five Heartbeats as Sarge · Drama Worldwide box office: $8.75M - 1989
Tap as Harold · Drama Worldwide box office: $9.11M - 1985
That’s Dancing! as From 'Down Argentine Way' (archive footage) · Music - 1976
Disco 9000 as Midget · Crime - 1974
Uptown Saturday Night as Little Seymour · Crime - 1956
Hello Kathrin Comedy - 1948
The Pirate as Performer · Adventure - 1944
Carolina Blues as Dance Specialty · Comedy - 1943
Stormy Weather as Dancer · Music - 1942
Orchestra Wives as Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers) · Drama - 1941
The Great American Broadcast as Railroad Station Dancer · Music - 1940
Tin Pan Alley as Dancer · Music - 1940
Down Argentine Way as One of the Nicholas Brothers · Comedy - 1939
My Son Is Guilty as Specialty Act · Crime - 1936
The Black Network as Dancer (uncredited) · Music - 1935
The Big Broadcast of 1936 as Dash · Music - 1934
Kid Millions as Dancer on Ship · Drama - 1933
Emperor Jones as Young Tap Dancer · Music - 1933
Stoopnocracy as Baby Singer · Comedy
Harold Nicholas in Documentaries & Specials
5- 2019
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2002
It’s Black Entertainment as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC as Self (archive footage) · Comedy - 1952
Abbott and Costello Christmas Show as Himself · Family - 1933
Barber Shop Blues as Self - Dancer - One of the Nicholas Brothers · Music
Who Harold Nicholas Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Harold Nicholas shares the most films with. Judy Garland comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Gregory Hines (3).
Harold Nicholas: Questions & Answers
How many movies Harold Nicholas has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Harold Nicholas been in?
Harold Nicholas is credited on 25 films, from 1933 to 2019. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Harold Nicholas's highest-grossing movie?
Tap (1989) is Harold Nicholas's biggest box office hit, with $9.11M worldwide, ahead of The Five Heartbeats (1991) ($8.75M). Across every film with box office figures, Harold Nicholas's movies have made $18.4M.
Harold Nicholas's biggest hits What is Harold Nicholas's newest movie?
The most recent film on Harold Nicholas's filmography is Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back (2019), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Harold Nicholas work with most often?
Harold Nicholas shares the most films with Judy Garland (3 films), Gregory Hines (3 films) and Diahann Carroll (2 films).
The Best Harold Nicholas Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.
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