Benjamin Augustus Vereen is an American actor best known for playing Leading Player in Pippin.
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Best Known For:Pippin
Breakthrough:Won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Pippin in 1973
10 Quick Facts About Benjamin Augustus Vereen
- Full Name: Benjamin Augustus Vereen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Pippin
- Date of Birth: October 10, 1946
- Age: 79 years old
- Place of Birth: Miami, Florida
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Specialization: Actor
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Benjamin Augustus Vereen Age
Benjamin Augustus Vereen is about 80 years old as of 2026. Benjamin Augustus Vereen was born in 1946.
Benjamin Augustus Vereen Height
Benjamin Augustus Vereen stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Education
He attended High School of Performing Arts.
- High School of Performing Arts
Rise to Fame
Benjamin Augustus Vereen rose to prominence for his role on the television show Roots.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Roots, All That Jazz, and Pippin.
Television
- TV Show: Roots (Chicken George, 1977) — Miniseries
Film
- Film: All That Jazz (O'Connor Flood, 1979)
- Work: Pippin (Leading Player, 1972) — Broadway Musical
Awards & Achievements
- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical — American Theatre Wing — Pippin
Lesser Known Facts
- He discovered later in life that he had been adopted as an infant in Miami.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Benjamin Augustus Vereen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 10, 1946
- Age: 79
- Birthday: October 10
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Miami, Florida
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.benvereen.info/
