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Ben Vereen
Baritone (musical theatre)
Born October 10, 1946 in Miami, United States (80 years old)
Musical Theatre
Benjamin Augustus Vereen is an American actor, dancer, and singer. He gained prominence for his performances in the original Broadway productions of the musicals Jesus Christ Superstar, for which he received a Tony Award nomination, and Pippin, for which he won the 1973 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
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Signature Roles
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Career Trajectory
Ben Vereen rose from North Carolina to Broadway stardom through sheer virtuosity as a triple threat, achieving his defining moment in 1972 as the Leading Player in Pippin, a role that won him the Tony Award and became inseparable from his artistic identity. His subsequent career has been marked by fearless exploration of complex characters across musical theatre's most ambitious works, from Jesus Christ Superstar to Jelly's Last Jam, while maintaining an active presence in film and television that has extended his influence across the entertainment landscape.
Career Highlight
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Pippin (1973)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Baritone (musical theatre)
- Nationality
- American
- Born
- 1946 · Miami, United States
- Active since
- 1973
Training & Education
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Principal Houses
Engagements
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