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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. 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. His first love and passion is and always will be the stage.
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.
Nov 16, 2017 · 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; he would never be the same....
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.
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...
