Ben Vereen
Male
Born: October 10, 1946
Laurinburg, North Carolina
Roles
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The 61st Annual Tony Awards - 2007 Jun. 10, 2007 - Jun. 10, 2007 |
Participating Artist | Performer
(Original) |
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Wicked Oct. 30, 2003 |
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz May 31, 2005 - Aug. 30, 2005 |
Performer
(Replacement) |
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I'm Not Rappaport Jul. 25, 2002 - Sep. 8, 2002 |
Midge | Performer
(Original) |
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Fosse Jan. 14, 1999 - Aug. 25, 2001 |
Performer
(Replacement) |
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Jelly's Last Jam Apr. 26, 1992 - Sep. 5, 1993 |
Chimney Man | Performer
(Replacement) |
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Grind Apr. 16, 1985 - Jun. 22, 1985 |
Leroy | Performer
(Original) |
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Pippin Oct. 23, 1972 - Jun. 12, 1977 |
Leading Player | Performer
(Original) |
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| Leading Player May 7, 1974 |
Performer
(Replacement) |
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Jesus Christ Superstar Oct. 12, 1971 - Jun. 30, 1973 |
Judas Iscariot | Performer
(Original) |
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Hair Apr. 29, 1968 - Jul. 2, 1972 |
Hud | Understudy
(Replacement) |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Outstanding Performance | Pippin | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Theatre World Award | Jesus Christ Superstar | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Actor in a Musical | Pippin | Winner |
| 1972 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Jesus Christ Superstar | Nominee |
