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George Benson

Guitarist / Songwriter / Composer / Jazz Guitarist / Singer-songwriter | * 03/22/1943 (81) | Pittsburgh (United States of America (USA))
George Washington Benson (born March 22, 1943) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He began his professional career at the age of 19 as a jazz guitarist. A former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others. He then launched a successful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B singing, and scat singing. His album Breezin' was certified triple-platinum, hitting no. 1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976. His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following. Benson has won ten Grammy Awards and has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Music | Talk-Shows

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Awards & Nominations for George Benson

Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame NEA Jazz Masters
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Movies with George Benson as Actor(10)

as himself2022 Better Nate Than Ever
as himself2015 Marcus
as himself1981 Talmage Farlow
as Our Guests at Heartland1978 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Orchestra Conductor1967 The Borgia Stick

TV Shows/Series with George Benson as Actor(5)

as himself2006 The One Show
as himself1999 Where Are They Now?
as himself1988 This Morning
as himself1975 Numéro un

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Born: Monday, 03/22 1943 (March) in Pittsburgh (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 81 years + 6 days)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Educated at: Schenley High School
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records, Columbia Records, Concord Records, Warner Bros., computer telephony integration, The Verve, Prestige
Other names for George Benson (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"George Washington Benson"
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Other people with this name: George Benson (GB)

WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:111179, Added: 06/27/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024