Real name: Daniel James Patrick Hoctor

Born in San Francisco, Daniel James Hoctor, Jr. died, aged 85 years, at his residence in Waldwick, New Jersey on 14 Jul 2014.

A professional tap dancer and dance teacher, he owned several performance companies including Dance Caravan, Inc. and Stars of Tomorrow, Inc. In addition, he owned two records labels: Dance Records, Inc. and it's division, Hoctor Records. He is also credited as an actor.