Personal Info
George Washington Benson
George Benson
Acting
Biography
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 G…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Groove Under the Groove
Better Nate Than Ever
as George Benson
Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes
as Self
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
as Self
It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story
as Self
Jazz Open Stuttgart 2017 - Festival of World Stars and Child Prodigies
as Self
Quincy Jones & Friends - Live at Jazz Open Stuttgart
as Self
The Grant Green Story
as Self
Marcus
as Self
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
as Self
TV Shows
Soundbreaking
as Self · 1 ep.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self · 1 ep.
Where Are They Now?
as Self · 1 ep.
This Morning
as Self · 1 ep.
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest · 1 ep.
Numéro un
as Self · 1 ep.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep.