Ben Vereen

Biography

​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. Vereen graduated from Manhattan's High School of Performing Arts.

Career Overview

Ben Vereen has 78 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work is anchored in the Fanny Brice Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Vaudeville, The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His Roots, Time Out of Mind. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

78

Birth Date

1946-10-10 00:00:00

Birth Place

Miami, Florida, USA

Known For

• 

  Vaudeville
• The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His Roots
• 

  Time Out of Mind
• 

  Fosse
• 

  Once Upon a Forest
• 

  Breakin' Through

Associated Universes

• Fanny Brice Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Bud Abbott (1 collaborations)
• George Abbott (1 collaborations)
• Larry Adler (1 collaborations)
• Hadji Ali (1 collaborations)
• Gracie Allen (1 collaborations)
• Morey Amsterdam (1 collaborations)
• Fred Astaire (1 collaborations)
• Carl Ballantine (1 collaborations)
• Ethel Barrymore (1 collaborations)
• Billy Barty (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (77 credits)

  • The Auction

    Hector Valdez

    actor

    actors
    2027
  • Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Chita: A Legendary Celebration

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • On Broadway

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • David Foster: Off the Record

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show

    - Ed Sheeran, Max Greenfield, Ben Vereen, Ally Maki, Reba McEntire (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2019
  • Magnum P.I.

    - Death is Only Temporary (2018) ... Henry Barr actor actors
    2018
  • The Good Fight

    - And the firm had two partners... (2021) ... Frederick Douglass actor actors

    - And the clerk had a firm… (2021) ... Frederick Douglass actor actors

    - Once there was a court... (2021) ... Frederick Douglass actor actors

    - Previously on... (2021) ... Frederick Douglass actor actors
    2017
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again

    Dr. Scott

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Bull

    - Forfeiture (2019) ... Willie Lambert actor actors
    2016
  • Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Time Out of Mind

    Dixon

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Sneaky Pete

    - Switch (2018) ... Porter actor actors

    - Buffalo Soldiers (2018) ... Porter actor actors

    - Marius Josipovic (2018) ... Porter actor actors

    - The Longest Day (2017) ... Porter actor actors

    - The Roll Over (2017) ... Porter actor actors
    2015
  • Top Five

    Carl Allen

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Khumba

    Mkhulu (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Mama, I Want to Sing!

    Horace Payne

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Hot in Cleveland

    - Out of Our Minds (2014) ... Mayor Deacon actor actors
    2010
  • Tapioca

    Nuts

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Accidental Friendship

    Wes

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • And Then Came Love

    Chuck Cooper

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Idlewild

    Percy Senior

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • How I Met Your Mother

    - The End of the Aisle (2014) ... Sam Gibbs actor actors

    - Mom and Dad (2013) ... Sam Gibbs actor actors

    - False Positive (2010) ... Sam Gibbs actor actors

    - Cleaning House (2010) ... Sam Gibbs actor actors
    2005
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - Love/Addiction (2007) ... Archie Roche actor actors
    2005
  • Fosse

    Performer

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Painting

    Whistlin' Willie Weston

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent

    - Senseless (2007) ... Jeremiah Morris actor actors
    2001
  • I'll Take You There

    Mr. Gwin

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Why Do Fools Fall In Love

    Richard Barrett

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Vaudeville

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The View

    - Halloween, Tony Bennett, John Edward, Ben Vereen (2007) ... Self actor actors
    1997
  • Oz

    - Good Intentions (2002) ... A.R. Whitworth actor actors
    1997
  • Touched by an Angel

    - Secret Service (1996) ... Ulysses Dodd actor actors
    1994
  • Once Upon a Forest

    Phineas (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Nanny

    - Pishke Business (1994) ... Ben Vereen actor actors
    1993
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    - Illusions of Grandeur (1994) ... Dr. Andre Novak actor actors
    1993
  • Silk Stalkings

    - Powder Burn (1992) ... Ben Hutchinson actor actors

    - Working Girl (1992) ... Ben Hutchinson actor actors

    - Lady Luck (1992) ... Ben Hutchinson actor actors

    - Domestic Agenda (1992) ... Ben Hutchinson actor actors

    - Witness (1992) ... Ben Hutchinson actor actors
    1991
  • The Kid Who Loved Christmas

    Morris

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

    Itsy-Bitsy Spider

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    - Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse (1994) ... Lou Smith actor actors
    1990
  • Buy & Cell

    Shaka

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Saint in Manhattan

    Pianist in Bar

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    - Interface (1993) ... Dr. Edward La Forge actor actors
    1987
  • Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Lost In London

    Paul Williams

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Puss in Boots

    Puss in Boots

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Breakin' Through

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Zoo Gang

    The Winch

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Jesse Owens Story

    Herb Douglas

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Lynda Carter: Body and Soul

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

    Self - Performer

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Don't Ask Me, Ask God

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Charmkins

    Dragonweed (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Night of 100 Stars

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Sabine

    Stanley

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Faerie Tale Theatre

    - Puss in Boots (1985) ... Puss in Boots actor actors
    1982
  • Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Pippin

    Leading Player

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • All That Jazz

    O'Connor Flood

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Cheryl Ladd Special

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His Roots

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • The Love Boat

    - Does Father Know Best?/Pal-I-Mony-O-Mine/An 'A' for Gopher (1982) ... Dr. John Hanson actor actors
    1977
  • Roots

    - Part VIII (1977) ... Chicken George Moore actor actors

    - Part VII (1977) ... Chicken George Moore actor actors

    - Part VI (1977) ... Chicken George Moore actor actors
    1977
  • Louis Armstrong: Chicago Style

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Mary's Incredible Dream

    Devil / Noah / Man

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • The Muppet Show

    - Ben Vereen (1976) ... Self - Special Guest Star actor actors
    1976
  • Funny Lady

    Bert Robbins

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Sweet Charity

    Dancer

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • The Carol Burnett Show

    - Episode 264 (1977) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 251 (1977) ... Self - Guest / Various Characters actor actors
    1967
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 16 (1980) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 121 (1979) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 41 (1978) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 133 (1977) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 18 (1977) ... Self actor actors
    1962
  • The Mike Douglas Show

    - Episode 132 (1979) ... Self - Co-Host actor actors

    - Episode 131 (1979) ... Self - Co-Host actor actors

    - Episode 209 (1978) ... Self - Co-Host actor actors

    - Episode 6 (1977) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Episode 157 (1976) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1961
  • The Oscars

    - The 49th Annual Academy Awards (1977) ... Self actor actors
    1953

• sound (1 credits)

  • The Secret World of the Very Young

    songs

    sound
    1984