by Sandra Brennan
biography
Choreographer/dancer Jerry Grimes worked with Martha Graham before branching out to choreograph for such stars as Leslie Uggams, Debbie Reynolds, and Ben Vereen. Grimes also performed on-stage in New York, Los Angeles, and in cross-country tours. He worked on a few films of the '70s and later became a choreographer for Los Angeles theater productions. Occasionally Grimes would also teach dance.