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Arthur Duncan

For other people named Arthur Duncan, see Arthur Duncan (disambiguation).

Arthur Duncan
Duncan in 1962
Born(1925-09-25)September 25, 1925
Pasadena, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 2023(2023-01-04) (aged 97)
Moreno Valley, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Tap dancer, entertainer
Years active1946–2022

Arthur Chester Duncan (September 25, 1925 – January 4, 2023) was an American tap dancer, also called an "Entertainer's Entertainer,"[1] known for his stint as a performer on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1964 to 1982. This, along with his earlier inclusion (despite objections) on The Betty White Show in 1954 and with the help of White herself, made him the first African-American regular on a variety television program.[2] He performed all over the world, and notably at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.[1]

  1. ^ a b “About the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame: Biographies,” American Tap Dance Foundation, accessed April 27, 2022.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference nytdance was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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