Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 28, 1938
Place of Birth:
Henderson, North Carolina, USA
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Ben E. King
Biography
Ben E. King, was an American soul and R&B singer and record producer. He was perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me"—a US Top 10 hit, both in 1961 and later in 1986 (when it was used as the theme to the film of the same name), a number one hit in the UK in 1987, and no. 25 on the RIAA's list of Songs of the Century—and as one of the principal lead singers of the R&B vocal group the Drifters notably singing the lead vocals of one of their biggest global hit singles (and only U.S. #1 hit) "Save the Last Dance for Me".
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille | Self (archive footage) |
| 2016 | Bang! The Bert Berns Story | Self |
| 2014 | Lennon or McCartney | Self (voice) |
| 2009 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin' | Self |
| 2005 | Ben E. King: Live in Concert | |
| 2004 | Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular | Self |
| 1995 | The History of Rock 'n' Roll | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music | Self |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope | |
| 1972 | The Midnight Special | Self |
| 1963 | Ready Steady Go! | Self |