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Ben Vereen Biography

Ben Vereen is a renowned American Actor, Singer, Dancer and Voice Actor who was born and brought-up in Laurinburg, North Carolina. He gained wide recognition in 1970 for his roles on the original Broadway productions of the musicals ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ which earned him a Tony Award nomination.

Ben is also known for his performance in ‘Pippin’ which also earned him the 1973 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He has appeared on notable films and series including ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’. He has suffered three accidents in a day when his car hit a tree which caused him to hit his head on the roof of his car.

Resulting from the car accident he had, he suffered a stroke while he was walking on a Malibu highway, while his car swerved into the road where he was struck by a car that was driven by David Foster, a Canadian Musician and Record Producer.

Ben Vereen Age

Vereen is 74 years old as of 2020, he was born on 10 October 1946 in Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 10th October every year and his birth sign is Libra.

Ben Vereen Height

Ben stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters). He also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Ben Vereen Weight

Vereen Weighs 165 lbs (74.8 kg)

Ben Vereen Family, Parents and Siblings

Ben was adopted by James Vereen, who is a paint-factory worker, and his wife Pauline, who was a maid and theatre wardrobe mistress. He was raised Pentecostal. His biological’s mother’s name is Essie Middleton and has a biological sister called Gloria Walker who lives in Derby, Connecticut and a brother called James Middleton, who lives in Tucson, Arizona.

Ben Vereen Wife

Vereen has been married twice throughout his life. He was recently married to Nancy Bruner Vereen. The couple tied the knot in 1976 and after 36 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2012 citing irreconcilable differences. He was initially married to Andrea Townsley from 1966 to 1974.

Ben Vereen Son

Ben was blessed with two children, a son named Ben Vereen, Jr. and four daughters named Naja, Karon, Malaika and Kabara. His son passed away in 2020 at the age of 55, while his daughter Naja, was killed in an auto accident in 1987 on the New Jersey Turnpike when a truck overturned on her car at the age of 16.

Ben Vereen Net Worth

Vereen has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor, Singer, Dancer and Voice Actor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Ben Vereen Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about him;

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Ben Vereen Wiki

  • Full Names: Benjamin Augustus Middleton
  • Popular As: Ben Vereen
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Actor, Singer, Dancer and Voice Actor
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Black
  • Religion: Pentecostal
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Ben Vereen Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 74 years (2020)
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Date of Birth: 10 October 1946
  • Place of Birth: Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States of America
  • Birthday: 10th October

Ben Vereen Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters)
  • Weight: 165 lbs (74.8 kg)
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Ben Vereen Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Essie Middleton
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Gloria Walker and James Middleton
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Wife/Spouse: Nancy Bruner (m. 1976, div. 2012)
  • Children: Sons (Ben Vereen, Jr.) Daughter(s) (Naja, Karon, Malaika and Kabara)

Ben Vereen Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $5 Million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Actor, Singer, Dancer and Voice Actor

Ben Vereen House and Cars

  • Place of living: Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Ben Vereen Pippin

Ben Vereen was nominated for a Tony Award for Jesus Christ Superstar in 1972 and won a Tony for his appearance in Pippin in 1973. He appeared in the Broadway musical Wicked as the Wizard of Oz in 2005. Vereen has also performed in one-man shows and actively lectures on black history and inspirational topics.

Ben Vereen Accident

In 1992, Ben Vereen suffered three accidents in one day, when his car hit a tree causing him to hit his head on the roof of his car, then he suffered a stroke while he was walking on a Malibu highway, and on the road where he was struck by a car which was driven by record producer David Foster. He had critical injuries (including a broken leg) he was required to undergo arduous physical rehabilitation in the ensuing months.

Ben Vereen Sexual misconduct allegations

In January 2018, Ben Vereen, was with multiple actresses in Florida production of Hair directed by Vereen alleged that Vereen had made inappropriate sexual advances towards them throughout the production. He apologized for his misconduct allegations.

Ben Vereen Movies and TV Shows

Movies

  • 1969 – Sweet Charity as Dancer
  • 1970 – Gas-s-s-s as Carlos
  • 1975 – Funny Lady as Bert Robbins
  • 1979 – All That Jazz as O’Connor Flood
  • 1980 – This Boxer Wears a Shirt
  • 1982 – Cycling Through China as Himself
  • 1985 – The Zoo Gang as The Winch
  • 1988 – Buy & Cell as Shaka
  • 1993 – Once Upon a Forest as Phineas voice
  • 1998 – Why Do Fools Fall in Love as Richard Barrett
  • 1999 – I’ll Take You There as Mr. Gwin
  • 2001 – The Painting Whistlin’ as Willie Weston
  • 2006 – Idlewild as Percy Senior
  • 2007 – And Then Came Love as Chuck Cooper
  • 2009 – Tapioca as Nuts
  • 2011 – Mama, I Want to Sing! as Horace Payne
  • 2013 – Khumba as Mkhulu, the Elder Zebra voice
  • 2014 – Time Out of Mind as Dixon

TV Shows

  • 1975 – Ben Vereen… Comin’ at Ya as Host
  • 1977 – The Carol Burnett Show as Self
  • 1980 – Tenspeed and Brown Shoe as E.L. ‘Tenspeed’ Turner
  • 1984 – The Jesse Owens Story as Herb Douglas
  • 1985 – Lost in London as Paul Williams
  • 1986-87 – Zoobilee Zoo as Mayor Ben
  • 1990 – The Kid Who Loved Christmas as Performer
  • 1992 – Intruders as Gene Randall
  • 1994 – The Nanny as himself
  • 1996 – Touched by an Angel as Ulysses Dodd
  • 1998 – Soldier of Fortune, Inc. as Senator Stanford Parks
  • 2001 – The Feast of All Saints as Rudolphe Lermontant
  • 2002 – Oz A.R. as Whitworth
  • 2007 – Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Rev. Jeremiah Morris
  • 2008 – Your Mama Don’t Dance as Judge
  • 2010-14 – How I Met Your Mother as Sam Gibbs
  • 2014 – Love That Girl! as Judge
  • 2015 – Hot in Cleveland as Mayor of Cleveland
  • 2017-18 – Sneaky Pete as Porter
  • 2018-19 – Star as Calvin
  • 2019 – Tales as Harry

Ben Vereen Awards

Theater

  • 1973 – Tony Award Best Actor in a Musical: Pippin [winner]
  • 1973 – Drama Desk Award Outstanding Performance: Pippin [winner]
  • 1972 – Tony Award Best Featured Actor in a Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar [nominee]
  • 1972 – Theatre World Award: Jesus Christ Superstar [winner]

Television

  • 1985 – Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television – Nominee
  • 1976 – Golden Globe: New Star of the Year – Actor – Nominee
  • 1977 – Emmy: Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music – Nominee
  • 1977 – Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series – Nominee
  • 1992 – Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special – Nominee

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Vereen

Who is Ben Vereen?

Ben Vereen is a renowned American Actor, Singer, Dancer and Voice Actor. He gained wide recognition in 1970 for his roles on the original Broadway productions of the musicals ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ which earned him a Tony Award nomination.

How old is Ben Vereen?

Vereen is 74 years old as of 2020, he was born on 10 October 1946 in Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States of America. His birth sign is Libra.

How tall is Ben Vereen?

He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) and Weighs 165 lbs (74.8 kg).

Is Ben Vereen married?

No, he was previously married to Nancy Bruner Vereen. The couple tied the knot in 1976 and after 36 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2012 citing irreconcilable differences. He was initially married to Andrea Townsley from 1966 to 1974.

How much is Vereen worth?

He has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor, Singer, Dancer and Voice Actor.

Where does Ben live?

He is a resident of Brooklyn, New York, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Vereen dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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