George Benson
Actor
Born March 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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.
Filmography
The Groove Under the Groove
Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes
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Better Nate Than Ever
George Benson
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
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It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story
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Quincy Jones & Friends - Live at Jazz Open Stuttgart
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Jazz Open Stuttgart 2017 - Festival of World Stars and Child Prodigies
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The Grant Green Story
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Soundbreaking
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Marcus
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Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
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George Benson Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2012
George Benson Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2009
George Benson Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2008
George Benson & Al Jarreau: Live at Montreux
Self - guitar, vocal
Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special: 1976
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George Benson: Live At Montreux 1986
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George Benson Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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George Benson - Absolutely Live
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Chet Atkins: A Life in Music
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The Genius of Lenny Breau
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A Tribute to Miles Davis
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Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Fusion Night
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Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
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This Morning
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Cilla Black's Christmas Eve
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Lynda Carter: Street Life
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Talmage Farlow
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Count Basie At Carnegie Hall
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Our Guests at Heartland
The People's Command Performance: '77
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1976
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Saturday Night Live
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Numéro un
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The Borgia Stick
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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