All That Jazz
1979
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Benjamin Augustus Vereen (born Benjamin Augustus Middleton; October 10, 1946) is an American actor, dancer and singer.
Ben Vereen. Actor: All That Jazz. Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have been woven into the fabric of this country's artistic legacy.
Ben Vereen BIO. Few entertainers today are as accomplished as Ben Vereen. He won the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Pippin and starred in such phenomenal musicals as Jesus Christ Superstar...
Nov 16, 2017 · Sweet Charity (film), dancer. Released 1969. Ben Vereen, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Bud Vest in the film Sweet Charity, 1969 Universal Pictures. The movie marked Vereen’s introduction to Bob Fosse;...
Aug 11, 2020 · Benjamin Vereen Jr., the son of Tony-winning actor Ben Vereen, has died at the age of 55. Vereen confirmed his son’s death in a statement on Tuesday, saying: "I am sorry to announce my son...
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May 29, 2018 · Ben Vereen is a versatile entertainer who can sing, dance, perform comedy routines, and act in serious dramas. He is also an impassioned spokesman for a drug-free lifestyle, having learned firsthand the high cost of substance abuse.
Feb 16, 2021 · Ben Vereen is on a short list of artists who’ve left their distinctive mark on Broadway. Known for a sly intensity and charisma, the actor reigned over the 1970s stage in the original productions...
For decades, award-winning actor Ben Vereen—a Florida native who originated roles on Broadway in Jesus Christ Superstar and Pippin and was nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of “Chicken” George Moore in 1977’s landmark television adaptation of Roots —has proven to be a trifecta of talent, mastering film, television, and the stage.
Mar 10, 2022 · Ben Vereen is a living legend and he's gearing up for the end of B Positive, where he plays Peter, a retired professor struggling to cope with early dementia while living in...
Feb 22, 2011 · Vereen, at the behest of LeVar Burton, portrayed Geordi La Forge’s father, Commander Edward M. La Forge, Ph.D., in the seventh-season episode “Interface.” StarTrek.com recently caught up with Vereen for an interview in which he recounted his experience making “Interface” and filled us in on what he’s doing now.
