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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. "The theater was my first training ground. It taught me discipline, dedication and appreciation of hard ...
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Actor (75 credits)
Actor (75 credits)
2018-2019
Star
(TV Series)
Calvin
Calvin
- Amazing Grace
(2019)
... Calvin
- Toxic
(2019)
... Calvin
- When Stars Fall
(2019)
... Calvin
- Zion
(2018)
... Calvin
- Roots and Wings
(2018)
... Calvin
2017-2018
Sneaky Pete
(TV Series)
Porter
Porter
- Buffalo Soldiers
(2018)
... Porter
- Switch
(2018)
... Porter
- Marius Josipovic
(2018)
... Porter
- The Roll Over
(2017)
... Porter
- Lieutenant Bernhardt
(2017)
... Porter
2017
Making History
(TV Series)
Dr. Theodore Anthony Cobell
Dr. Theodore Anthony Cobell
- Body Trouble
(2017)
... Dr. Theodore Anthony Cobell
- Night Cream
(2017)
... Dr. Theodore Anthony Cobell
- The Boyfriend Experience
(2017)
... Dr. Theodore Anthony Cobell
2010-2014
How I Met Your Mother
(TV Series)
Sam Gibbs / Sam
Sam Gibbs / Sam
- The End of the Aisle
(2014)
... Sam Gibbs
- Mom and Dad
(2013)
... Sam Gibbs
- False Positive
(2010)
... Sam
- Cleaning House
(2010)
... Sam
2010
House of Payne
(TV Series)
Clarence Sanderson
Clarence Sanderson
- Curtis Sings the Blues
(2010)
... Clarence Sanderson
2009
Wonder Pets!
(TV Series)
- Save the Rat Pack!/Save the Fiddler Crab on the Roof!
(2009)
... (voice)
2007
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
(TV Series)
Rev. Jeremiah Morris
Rev. Jeremiah Morris
- Senseless
(2007)
... Rev. Jeremiah Morris
2001
Great Performances: Dance in America
(TV Series)
Performer
Performer
- From Broadway: Fosse
(2001)
... Performer
1999
Promised Land
(TV Series)
Lawrence Taggert Sr.
Lawrence Taggert Sr.
- Wounded Hearts
(1999)
... Lawrence Taggert Sr.
- It's All in the Family
(1999)
... Lawrence Taggert Sr.
- The Visitor
(1999)
... Lawrence Taggert Sr.
1998
Soldier of Fortune, Inc.
(TV Series)
Senator Stanford Parks
Senator Stanford Parks
- Party Girl
(1998)
... Senator Stanford Parks
1997
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
(TV Series)
Snake
Snake
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears
(1997)
... Snake (voice)
1994
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
(TV Series)
Lou Smith
Lou Smith
- Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse
(1994)
... Lou Smith
1994
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(TV Series)
Dr. Andre Novak
Dr. Andre Novak
- Illusions of Grandeur
(1994)
... Dr. Andre Novak
1993
Star Trek: The Next Generation
(TV Series)
Dr. Edward La Forge
Dr. Edward La Forge
- Interface
(1993)
... Dr. Edward La Forge
1991-1993
Silk Stalkings
(TV Series)
Captain Ben Hutchinson
Captain Ben Hutchinson
- Meat Market
(1993)
... Captain Ben Hutchinson
- Was It Good for You Too?
(1993)
... Captain Ben Hutchinson
- Powder Burn
(1992)
... Captain Ben Hutchinson
- Lady Luck
(1992)
... Captain Ben Hutchinson
- Internal Affair
(1992)
... Captain Ben Hutchinson
1992
Intruders
(TV Series)
Gene Randall
Gene Randall
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Gene Randall
- Episode #1.1
(1992)
... Gene Randall
1988
J.J. Starbuck
(TV Series)
E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
- The Rise and Fall of Joe Piermont
(1988)
... E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
- Rag Doll
(1988)
... E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
- Permanent Hiatus
(1988)
... E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
- A Song from the Sequel
(1988)
... E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
- Cactus Jack's Last Call
(1988)
... E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
1987
CBS Summer Playhouse
(TV Series)
Pianist in Bar
Pianist in Bar
- The Saint in Manhattan
(1987)
... Pianist in Bar
1986
Zoobilee Zoo
(TV Series)
Mayor Ben
Mayor Ben
- Without a Sound
(1986)
... Mayor Ben
- Winter Wonderland
(1986)
... Mayor Ben
- Vaudeville Star
(1986)
... Mayor Ben
- Two's a Crowd
(1986)
... Mayor Ben
- Trading Places
(1986)
... Mayor Ben
1983-1985
Webster
(TV Series)
Uncle Phillip Long / Ben Vereen
Uncle Phillip Long / Ben Vereen
- Great Expectations: Part 2
(1985)
... Uncle Phillip Long
- Great Expectations: Part 1
(1985)
... Uncle Phillip Long
- What is Art?
(1985)
... Uncle Phillip Long
- It's a Dog's Life
(1985)
... Uncle Phillip Long
- God Bless the Child
(1984)
... Uncle Phillip Long
1985
A.D.
(TV Mini-Series)
Ethiopian
Ethiopian
- Part 5
(1985)
... Ethiopian
- Part 4
(1985)
... Ethiopian
- Part 3
(1985)
... Ethiopian
- Part 2
(1985)
... Ethiopian
- Part 1
(1985)
... Ethiopian
1984
Ellis Island
(TV Mini-Series)
Roscoe Haines
Roscoe Haines
- Episode #1.3
(1984)
... Roscoe Haines
- Episode #1.2
(1984)
... Roscoe Haines
- Episode #1.1
(1984)
... Roscoe Haines
1982-1984
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Bennett Barton / Dr. John Hanson
Bennett Barton / Dr. John Hanson
- Dreamboat/Gopher, Isaac & the Starlet/The Parents/The Importance of Being Johnny/Julie and the Producer: Part 2
(1984)
... Bennett Barton
- Dreamboat/Gopher, Isaac & the Starlet/The Parents/The Importance of Being Johnny/Julie and the Producer: Part 1
(1984)
... Bennett Barton
- Pal-I-Mony-O-Mine/Does Father Know Best?/An 'A' for Gopher
(1982)
... Dr. John Hanson
1980
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
(TV Series)
E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
- Diamonds Aren't Forever
(1980)
... E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
- The Treasure of Sierra Madre Street
(1980)
... E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
- Untitled
(1980)
... E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
- This One's Gonna Kill Ya
(1980)
... E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
- Loose Larry's List of Losers
(1980)
... E.L. 'Tenspeed' Turner
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Self (154 credits)
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Other Works:
Stage: Appeared in "Hair", Los Angeles, CA (also on the CD of the original cast recording). See more »Official Sites:
The Official Site of Ben VereenHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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If we plant the right seeds, tomorrow will be better. If you put out good things, then you'll get good things back. That's part of our responsibility as entertainers. See more »Trivia:
When he was 21 years old, he learned while applying for a passport that he was adopted and that his birth name was Benjamin Augustus Middleton. It took many decades before he traced his mother, Essie May Middelton (Pearson), already deceased. However, he did meet his blood family, including an older sister living in New Haven, Connecticut. See more »Trademark:
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