Leon Collins Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Leon Collins (1922-1985) was an influential American tap dancer, originally from Chicago. He performed with renowned orchestras and transitioned to teaching after a decline in big band popularity. Collins opened dance studios, conducted performances, and contributed to the tap revival in the 1970s and 1980s. His performances notably incorporated jazz, bebop, and classical music, with 'Flight of the Bumblebee' being a highlight. He faced lung cancer and passed away in Boston, leaving a legacy documented in the film 'Songs Unwritten.'

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Meaning of the name - Leon

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February 7, 1922 Facts

Generation Group

Leon Collins belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois

Place of Death: Boston

Cause of Death: lung cancer

Educated At: Berklee School of Music

Occupation: dancer

Spouses: Tina Dixon

Employers: Count Basie Orchestra | Erksine Hawkins | Earl Hines | Tito Puente | Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra | Leon Collins Dance Studio Inc.

Awards Received: Inducted into the Tap Dance Hall of Fame in 2007

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.