Ben Vereen
| Born | October 10, 1946 |
| Hometown | Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
| Spouse | Nancy Bruner, Andrea Townsley |
| Children | Karon Davis |
| Parents | Pauline Vereen, James Vereen, Essie May Pearson |
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Ben Vereen, star of stage & screen, talks about upcoming Zelienople show
- VIP tickets include a meet-and-greet with the "Pippin," "Roots" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" award-winner.
The News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill.Bob Asmussen | Centennial senior joins select company on All-State stage
- The High Point Enterprise, N.C.
Ben Vereen brings high-energy show to High Point
- Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C.
Laurinburg-born Ben Vereen returns to NC with career-spanning tribute to Broadway
- South Bend Tribune
Vereen, community toast Morris
Videos
Ben Vereen Reflects on His 50-Year Career in Hollywood (Exclusive)
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by An Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Ellis Island | Nominated |
More Stories
- EntertainmentThe High Point Enterprise, N.C.
It's showtime!
Jun. 12—HIGH POINT — Beatles and Bogguss and Broadway, oh my! That's just a small sampling of what's in store for the 2022-23 entertainment season lineup at the High Point Theatre, which was released by theater officials this past week. From a world-renowned Beatles tribute act to country star Suzy Bogguss to Broadway veteran Ben Vereen, the upcoming season offers a wide variety of ...
- CelebrityNY Daily News
RICHARD JOHNSON: Tracy Morgan’s ‘comeback story’ mirrors Friars Club’s return
Tracy Morgan is the perfect choice for the Friars Club’s most prestigious honor because he’s a survivor. The “Saturday Night Live” alum was nearly killed in a car wreck eight years ago when a Walmart truck slammed into his limo on the Jersey Turnpike. On Thursday, he was presented the Entertainment Icon Award by the Friars, joining Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Douglas Fairbanks, Tony Bennett, ...
- EntertainmentEntertainment Weekly
B Positive receives cancellation diagnosis at CBS
Valley Hills is closing its doors: B Positive has been canceled after 2 seasons.
- EntertainmentThe Metrowest Daily News
Sherborn drummer Paul Sarni's eclectic musical career has taken him from coast to coast
Drummer Paul Sarni, a Dover-Sherborn High grad, has been playing professionally for over 40 years, and has some big-name stars on his resume.
- USPatriot Ledger
The most photographed American of the 19th century had ties to New Bedford
According to the American Writers Museum, this New Bedford historic figure is the most photographed American of the 19th century.
- USThe Standard-Times
The most photographed American of the 19th century had New Bedford ties. Can you guess who?
According to the American Writers Museum, this New Bedford historic figure is the most photographed American of the 19th century.
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
‘B Positive’ Goes Broadway in New Title Sequence Performed by Annaleigh Ashford (Video)
The theme song will make its official debut on Thursday night's episode of the CBS comedy
- EntertainmentVariety
Wayne Brady Chokes Up Accepting Vanguard Award at Ebony Power 100 Gala
Wayne Brady emceed the star-studded Ebony Power 100 gala, guiding the evening with the steady confidence of a multi-hyphenate entertainer, but even the industry veteran got emotional when he was presented the Vanguard Award by his adopted Hollywood dad, entertainment icon Ben Vereen. Before the hundreds gathered in the ballroom at the Beverly Hilton Hotel […]
- EntertainmentEsquire
Ben Vereen Believes That More Black Stories Must Be Told
“My people don't have documents. We don't have film. We have spoken word," actor Ben Vereen tells Hearst's Lift Every Voice.
- EntertainmentDeadline
‘B Positive’: Linda Lavin, David Anthony Higgins, Darryl Stephens Upped To Series Regulars; Six Set To Recur
We’ll be seeing more of Norma, Jerry and Gideon on the second season of Chuck Lorre’s B Positive. Linda Lavin (Naked Singularity, Being The Ricardos), David Anthony Higgins (Mike & Molly, Malcolm in the Middle), and Darryl Stephens (Saved By The Bell, Noah’s Arc), who recurred as the characters in Season 1, have been promoted […]
