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Born Luther Robinson in Richmond, Virginia
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Bill starts his career at 7 years old
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Luther Robinson forces brother to switch names with him. He then becomes Bill Robinson.
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Bill runs away to Washington D.C. to become a jockey for a little bit.
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Bill joins Mayme Remington's touring troupe, performing in "The South Before the War"
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Bill enters a dance contest in Brooklyn, NY and beat Harry Swinton, who at the time was one of the best dancers.
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Bill marries Lena Chase
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Bill debuts in his first film. Dixiana
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Bill died from heart failure in New York City.
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