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Ben Vereen

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Ben Vereen (born October 10, 1946) is an American actor, dancer, and singer who has appeared in numerous Broadway theatre shows
Born: Thu, Oct 10 1946
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, USA
Ben Vereen is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Auction
The Auction
Ben Vereen will be
79 in The Auction
Mon, Dec 01 2025
Poster of LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Ben Vereen was
77 in LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 12 2024
Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Ben Vereen was
74 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of Chita: A Legendary Celebration
Chita: A Legendary Celebration
Ben Vereen was
73 in Chita: A Legendary Celebration
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 29 2020
Poster of On Broadway
On Broadway
Ben Vereen was
73 in On Broadway
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of David Foster: Off the Record
David Foster: Off the Record
Ben Vereen was
72 in David Foster: Off the Record
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
Ben Vereen was
70 in The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
as 'Dr. Scott'.
Thu, Oct 20 2016
Poster of Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
Ben Vereen was
69 in Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Top Five
Top Five
Ben Vereen was
68 in Top Five
as 'Carl Allen'.
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Time Out of Mind
Time Out of Mind
Ben Vereen was
67 in Time Out of Mind
as 'Dixon'.
Sun, Sep 07 2014
Poster of Khumba
Khumba
Ben Vereen was
66 in Khumba
as 'Mkhulu (voice)'.
Thu, Jul 18 2013
Poster of Mama, I Want to Sing!
Mama, I Want to Sing!
Ben Vereen was
64 in Mama, I Want to Sing!
as 'Horace Payne'.
Wed, Jan 19 2011
Poster of Tapioca
Tapioca
Ben Vereen was
62 in Tapioca
as 'Nuts'.
Tue, Mar 24 2009
Poster of Accidental Friendship
Accidental Friendship
Ben Vereen was
62 in Accidental Friendship
as 'Wes'.
Sat, Nov 15 2008
Poster of And Then Came Love
And Then Came Love
Ben Vereen was
60 in And Then Came Love
as 'Chuck Cooper'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Idlewild
Idlewild
Ben Vereen was
59 in Idlewild
as 'Percy Senior'.
Fri, Aug 25 2006
Poster of Fosse
Fosse
Ben Vereen was
55 in Fosse
as 'Performer'.
Tue, Feb 05 2002
Poster of Feast of All Saints
Feast of All Saints
Ben Vereen was
55 in Feast of All Saints
as 'Rudolphe Lermontant'.
Sun, Nov 11 2001
Poster of The Painting
The Painting
Ben Vereen was
55 in The Painting
as 'Whistlin' Willie Weston'.
Sat, Oct 27 2001
Poster of I'll Take You There
I'll Take You There
Ben Vereen was
52 in I'll Take You There
as 'Mr. Gwin'.
Fri, Sep 03 1999
Poster of Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Ben Vereen was
51 in Why Do Fools Fall In Love
as 'Richard Barrett'.
Fri, Aug 28 1998
Poster of Vaudeville
Vaudeville
Ben Vereen was
51 in Vaudeville
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Nov 27 1997
Poster of Once Upon a Forest
Once Upon a Forest
Ben Vereen was
46 in Once Upon a Forest
as 'Phineas (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of The Kid Who Loved Christmas
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Ben Vereen was
44 in The Kid Who Loved Christmas
as 'Morris'.
Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Ben Vereen was
44 in The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 09 1990
Poster of Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Ben Vereen was
43 in Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
as 'Itsy-Bitsy Spider'.
Sat, May 19 1990
Poster of Buy & Cell
Buy & Cell
Ben Vereen was
42 in Buy & Cell
as 'Shaka'.
Fri, Jan 27 1989
Poster of The Saint in Manhattan
The Saint in Manhattan
Ben Vereen was
40 in The Saint in Manhattan
as 'Pianist in Bar'.
Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Ben Vereen was
40 in Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Thu, Dec 25 1986
Poster of The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Ben Vereen was
39 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 21 1986
Poster of Lost In London
Lost In London
Ben Vereen was
39 in Lost In London
as 'Paul Williams'.
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots
Ben Vereen was
38 in Puss in Boots
as 'Puss in Boots'.
Mon, Sep 09 1985
Poster of Breakin' Through
Breakin' Through
Ben Vereen was
38 in Breakin' Through
Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
Ben Vereen was
38 in Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 23 1985
Poster of The Zoo Gang
The Zoo Gang
Ben Vereen was
38 in The Zoo Gang
as 'The Winch'.
Sun, May 19 1985
Poster of The Jesse Owens Story
The Jesse Owens Story
Ben Vereen was
37 in The Jesse Owens Story
as 'Herb Douglas'.
Mon, Jul 09 1984
Poster of Lynda Carter: Body and Soul
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul
Ben Vereen was
37 in Lynda Carter: Body and Soul
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 16 1984
Poster of Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Ben Vereen was
37 in Don't Ask Me, Ask God
as '[Self]'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Charmkins
The Charmkins
Ben Vereen was
37 in The Charmkins
as 'Dragonweed (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 25 1983
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Ben Vereen was
35 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Sabine
Sabine
Ben Vereen was
35 in Sabine
as 'Stanley'.
Thu, Jan 14 1982
Poster of Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Ben Vereen was
35 in Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 12 1981
Poster of Pippin
Pippin
Ben Vereen was
34 in Pippin
as 'Leading Player'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of All That Jazz
All That Jazz
Ben Vereen was
33 in All That Jazz
as 'O'Connor Flood'.
Sun, Dec 16 1979
Poster of The Cheryl Ladd Special
The Cheryl Ladd Special
Ben Vereen was
32 in The Cheryl Ladd Special
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Apr 09 1979
Poster of Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style
Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style
Ben Vereen was
29 in Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style
Sun, Jan 25 1976
Poster of Mary's Incredible Dream
Mary's Incredible Dream
Ben Vereen was
29 in Mary's Incredible Dream
as 'Devil / Noah / Man'.
Thu, Jan 22 1976
Poster of Funny Lady
Funny Lady
Ben Vereen was
28 in Funny Lady
as 'Bert Robbins'.
Sat, Mar 15 1975
Poster of Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Ben Vereen was
23 in Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
as 'Carlos'.
Fri, Sep 04 1970
Poster of Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity
Ben Vereen was
22 in Sweet Charity
as 'Dancer'.
Tue, Feb 25 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of B Positive
B Positive
Ben Vereen was
74+ in B Positive
as 'Peter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 05 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Ben Vereen was
72+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Magnum P.I.
Magnum P.I.
Ben Vereen was
71+ in Magnum P.I.
as 'Henry Barr'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2018
Poster of Making History
Making History
Ben Vereen was
70+ in Making History
as 'Dr. Cobell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 05 2017
Poster of The Good Fight
The Good Fight
Ben Vereen was
70+ in The Good Fight
as 'Frederick Douglass'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of Star
Star
Ben Vereen was
70+ in Star
as 'Calvin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 14 2016
Poster of Bull
Bull
Ben Vereen was
69+ in Bull
as 'Willie Lambert'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Sneaky Pete
Sneaky Pete
Ben Vereen was
68+ in Sneaky Pete
as 'Porter'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 07 2015
Poster of Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland
Ben Vereen was
63+ in Hot in Cleveland
as 'Mayor Deacon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of Your Mama Don't Dance
Your Mama Don't Dance
Ben Vereen was
61+ in Your Mama Don't Dance
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 29 2008
Poster of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Ben Vereen was
58+ in How I Met Your Mother
as 'Sam Gibbs'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Ben Vereen was
58+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Archie Roche'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Ben Vereen was
56+ in NCIS
as 'Lamar Addison'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Ben Vereen was
54+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as 'Jeremiah Morris'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The View
The View
Ben Vereen was
50+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Oz
Oz
Ben Vereen was
50+ in Oz
as 'A.R. Whitworth'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Ben Vereen was
49+ in Promised Land
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of The Jamie Foxx Show
The Jamie Foxx Show
Ben Vereen was
49+ in The Jamie Foxx Show
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 28 1996
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Ben Vereen was
49+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Second Noah
Second Noah
Ben Vereen was
49+ in Second Noah
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 1996
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Ben Vereen was
48+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Snake (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Ben Vereen was
47+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Ulysses Dodd'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Ben Vereen was
47+ in New York Undercover
as 'Louie'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Ben Vereen was
47+ in The Nanny
as 'Ben Vereen'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Ben Vereen was
46+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Intruders
Intruders
Ben Vereen was
45+ in Intruders
as 'Gene Randall'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1992
Poster of Silk Stalkings
Silk Stalkings
Ben Vereen was
45+ in Silk Stalkings
as 'Ben Hutchinson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 07 1991
Poster of Breakfast with the Arts
Breakfast with the Arts
Ben Vereen was
44+ in Breakfast with the Arts
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Ben Vereen was
43+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as 'Lou Smith'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Booker
Booker
Ben Vereen was
42+ in Booker
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1989
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Ben Vereen was
40+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation
as 'Dr. Edward La Forge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of J.J. Starbuck
J.J. Starbuck
Ben Vereen was
40+ in J.J. Starbuck
as 'E.L. "Tenspeed" Turner'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of CBS Summer Playhouse
CBS Summer Playhouse
Ben Vereen was
40+ in CBS Summer Playhouse
as 'Pianist in Bar'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Zoobilee Zoo
Zoobilee Zoo
Ben Vereen was
39+ in Zoobilee Zoo
as 'Mayor Ben'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986
Poster of A.D.
A.D.
Ben Vereen was
38+ in A.D.
as 'Ethiopian'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 31 1985
Poster of Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Ben Vereen was
38+ in Ellis Island
as 'Roscoe Haines'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 11 1984
Poster of Webster
Webster
Ben Vereen was
36+ in Webster
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 1983
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Ben Vereen was
35+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Puss in Boots'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
Ben Vereen was
33+ in Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 1980
Poster of The Magic of David Copperfield
The Magic of David Copperfield
Ben Vereen was
32+ in The Magic of David Copperfield
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 27 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Ben Vereen was
30+ in The Love Boat
as 'John Hanson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Roots
Roots
Ben Vereen was
30+ in Roots
as 'Chicken George Moore'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977
Poster of The Captain and Tennille
The Captain and Tennille
Ben Vereen was
29+ in The Captain and Tennille
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Ben Vereen was
29+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Ben Vereen was
29+ in Donny & Marie
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya
Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya
Ben Vereen was
28+ in Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 07 1975
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Ben Vereen was
20+ in The Carol Burnett Show
as 'Self - Guest / Various Characters, Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Ben Vereen was
15+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Ben Vereen was
15+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Ben Vereen was
9+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter / Performer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Ben Vereen was
6+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of The Gray House
The Gray House
Ben Vereen will be
78+ in The Gray House
First Air Date
Unreleased