B/W photo of Ben Vereen by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board and signed on the margin by Ben Vereen. The signature is authentic with provenance. Image size : 7.5 x 9 inches. Mount size: 11 x 14 inches. Benjamin Augustus Vereen (born October 10, 1946) is an American actor, dancer, and singer. Vereen 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. Vereen appeared in the Broadway musical Wicked as the Wizard of Oz in 2005. Vereen has appeared as a public speaker and humanitarian speaking on such topics as black history, overcoming adversity, and the importance of continuing education. Vereen is the godfather of R&B superstar Usher. Vereen has also starred in numerous television programs and is well known for the role of 'Chicken' George Moore in Alex Haley's landmark TV miniseries Roots, for which he received an Emmy nomination in 1977. He was the first simultaneous winner of the "Entertainer of the Year," "Rising Star," and "Song and Dance Star" awards from the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA). For his humanitarian contributions, he has received a number of awards including Israel's Cultural and Humanitarian Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, an Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award, and a Victory Award. "The theater was my first training ground. It taught me discipline, dedication, and appreciation of hard work and values that will stay with me for a lifetime. The stage sharpens the creative instrument and encourages you to go deeper inside and try new things," stated Ben. ….IMDb Mini Biography

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