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Ben Vereen

Benjamin Augustus Vereen (né Middleton; October 10, 1946) 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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Benjamin Augustus Middleton (1946-10-10) October 10, 1946 (age 79) Laurinburg, North Carolina U.S.
Children
6, including Karon Davis
Occupations
Actor · dancer · singer · voice actor
Relatives
Noah Davis (son-in-law)
Years active
1965–present

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Ben Vereen

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Ben Vereen

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Occupations · 4
Ben Vereen → Actor, dancer, singer, voice actor
Born · 1
Ben Vereen → Benjamin Augustus Middleton (1946-10-10) October 10, 1946 (age 79) Laurinburg, North Carolina U.S.
Children · 1
Ben Vereen → 6, including Karon Davis
Relatives · 1
Ben Vereen → Noah Davis (son-in-law)
Spouse(s) · 1
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Ben VereenChildren6, including Karon Davis1.00infobox
Ben VereenOccupationsActor1.00infobox
Ben VereenOccupationsdancer1.00infobox
Ben VereenOccupationssinger1.00infobox
Ben VereenOccupationsvoice actor1.00infobox
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Ben VereenWebsitewww.therealbenvereen.com1.00infobox
Ben VereenYears active1965–present1.00infobox
Ben Vereenrelated to External linksInternet Broadway DatabaseBen Vereen0.60section
Ben Vereenrelated to External linksInternet Off-Broadway Database0.60section

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