Ben Vereen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 10, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Age | 79 |
| Birthplace | Laurinburg, North Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Ben Vereen's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Renowned for Broadway performances in musicals such as 'Pippin' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar', and for his portrayal of Chicken George in the seminal TV miniseries 'Roots'. |
Intro
Ben Vereen is an American actor, dancer, and singer, acclaimed for his work on Broadway and in film and television. He is especially renowned for his Tony Award-winning performance in the musical 'Pippin' and for his role in the landmark miniseries 'Roots.' Vereen's career spans over five decades, earning him a reputation as one of the most talented and versatile performers in show business.
Early Life & Background
Ben Vereen was born Benjamin Augustus Vereen in Laurinburg, North Carolina, but raised in Brooklyn, New York. He began dancing at an early age and attended Manhattan's High School of Performing Arts, where his talents in music and dance flourished. Vereen later discovered he was adopted, a fact that he learned as an adult.
Career Highlights
- Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical for 'Pippin' (1973)
- Starred as Judas Iscariot in the original Broadway production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
- Portrayed Chicken George in the television miniseries 'Roots' (1977), earning an Emmy nomination
- Appeared in films such as 'All That Jazz' (1979) and 'Sweet Charity' (1969)
- Received multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards recognizing his contributions to theater and entertainment
Trivia
- Ben Vereen survived a series of serious car accidents in 1992, making a remarkable recovery.
- He has worked extensively as an educator and motivational speaker, focusing on arts education and health.
- He revealed later in life that he was adopted and only discovered his birth family's identity as an adult.
FAQs
People also ask
Ben Vereen is 79 years old.
Ben Vereen was born the 10 October 1946.
Laurinburg, North Carolina, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 10th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 10, 1946, the first V-2 rocket was launched from the Peenemünde Army Research Center in Germany. This event marked a significant milestone in rocket technology and paved the way for future space exploration efforts.
- Day of the week: October 10th, 1946 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Five Minutes More by Skitch Henderson & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler
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