7.2
TV
Acting
Ben E. King
- Born
- Died
- (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- Henderson, North Carolina, USA
- Credits
- 15 titles
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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Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 13
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2016 | Bang! The Bert Berns Story Film | Self |
| 2014 | Lennon or McCartney Film | Self (voice) |
| 2009 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin' Film | Self |
| 2005 | Ben E. King: Live in Concert Film | |
| 2005 | Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music TV | Self (6 ep) |
| 2004 | Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular Film | Self |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope TV | Ben E. King |
| 1987 | Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 2 Film | Self |
| 1972 | The Midnight Special TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1963 | Ready Steady Go! TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stand by Me Film | Music |
| 1995 | Stand By Me Film | Music |