Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 1, 1949
Place of Birth:
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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Gil Scott-Heron
Biography
Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. He defined himself as a "bluesologist".
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? | |
| 2010 | Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil | Self |
| 2007 | Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert | Himself |
| 2005 | How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) | |
| 2004 | 5 Sides of a Coin | |
| 2003 | Freedom Beat | Self |
| 2003 | Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised | Himself |
| 1992 | Solidarity | Self |
| 1990 | Tales of Gil Scott-Heron | Himself |
| 1986 | Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie | Self |
| 1984 | Gil Scott-Heron: Live Ohne Filter | Himself |
| 1983 | Black Wax | Himself |
| 1982 | Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought | Self |
| 1980 | No Nukes | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Popular Voices at the BBC | Self (archive footage) |
| 1989 | MTV Unplugged | Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest |