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Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Anderson was one of 12 children of James and Alberta Anderson. During his junior year of high school, Anderson enlisted in the U.S. Air Force , where he served as a communications technician for two years.
Carl Anderson, the actor and singer who was Golden Globe Award-nominated for playing Judas in the film, "Jesus Christ Superstar," and appeared in Broadway's Play On!, died Feb. 23 after a...
Feb 25, 2004 · Carl Anderson, a balladeer and actor known for his rich, expressive voice, whose greatest success during a three-decade career was playing Judas in the landmark musical “Jesus Christ...
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Carl Anderson was born on February 27, 1945 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA. He was an actor, known for Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), The Color Purple (1985) and Infinity (1991). He was married to Verónica Porche Ali and Kathleen McGhee-Anderson.
- February 27, 1945
- February 23, 2004
- Began Singing with Large Family
- Played Judas Iscariot
- Began Recording Career
- Continued Both Singing and Acting
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Anderson was born on February 27, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia, along with his identical twin brother, Charles Edward, who died of bronchitis at the age of 11 months. He grew up in a modest home on Boston Avenue along with his ten surviving siblings. His father, James, was a steelworker, and his mother, Alberta, worked as a seamstress. Anderson fir...
On Palm Sunday in 1971, The Second Eagle was playing a gig at St. Stephen's Church, and Anderson sang several covers from Jesus Christ Superstar, which was released as an album before ever being staged. A talent scout from the William Morris Agency was in the audience and recognized Anderson's potential. As a result, on June 27, 1971, Anderson audi...
In the same year, the original motion picture soundtrack from Jesus Christ Superstar was released, featuring Anderson as Judas. The 1970s were busy and exciting years in Anderson's life. Not only had he gone from obscurity to fame as Judas Iscariot, he also signed a record deal with Motown Records and worked with the popular musician Stevie Wonder ...
Eventually Anderson was picked up by the GRP label, known for its jazz offerings. Thus Anderson moved away from the adult contemporary sound to the more decisively jazz style that he loved so dearly. In 1991 he released Pieces of a Heart, which became one of his most critically and commercially successful albums. Anderson produced two more albums u...
Born on February 27, 1945, in Lynchburg, VA; died on February 23, 2004, in Los Angeles, CA; son of James and Alberta Anderson; married Kathleen McGhee (divorced); married Verónica Ali; children: (from first marriage) Khalil McGhee-Anderson. Education: Attended Howard University. Military Service:U.S. Air Force, 1963-64. Career:Stage and film actor,...
Albums
Absence without Love,Epic, 1982. On and On,Epic, 1983. Protocol,Epic, 1985. Carl Anderson,Epic, 1986. Act of Love,Polydor, 1988. Pieces of a Heart,GRP, 1991. Fantasy Hotel,GRP, 1992. Heavy Weather/Sunlight Again,GRP, 1994. Why We Are Here!,Abu Khalil, 1997.
Films
Jesus Christ Superstar,1973. The Black Pearl,1978. The Color Purple,1985. Mello's Kaleidoscope,2002.
Books
Who's Who Among African Americans,17th ed. Gale Group, 2004.
Periodicals
Daily Variety,March 22, 2004, p. 12. Essence,January 1991, p. 30. Jet,March 15, 2004, p. 18. New York Times,February 27, 2004. Variety,March 1, 2004, p. 45. Washington Times,February 15, 2001, p. 3; May 11, 2002, p. D3.
On-line
"Actor Who Played 'Superstar' Judas Dead," CNN.com, www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/26/obit.anderson.reut/index.html(September 27, 2004). "Carl Anderson," The Internet Movie Database, www.imdb.com/name/nm0026483/(September 27, 2004). "Carl Anderson, Known as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar on Stage and Screen, Dies at 58," Thea--terMania.com, www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm?int_news_id=4418(September 27, 2004). "Carl Anderson, Star of Superstar, Dead at 58," Broadway.com,www.broadway...
Feb 27, 2004 · Carl Anderson, the actor and singer best known for his stage and film portrayal of Judas in the rock opera ''Jesus Christ Superstar,'' died here on Monday. He was 58. The cause was leukemia,...
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While the media first focused on the casting of an African American in the role of Judas, Anderson stole the show with his brooding portrayal of the deceptive Apostle and his memorable versions of “Heaven on Their Minds” and the title track.
