Ben E. King
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 ...
Known For
Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Ben E. King
The Midnight Special
Self
Ready Steady Go!
Self
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
Self
Lennon or McCartney
Self (voice)
Bang! The Bert Berns Story
Self
Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back
Self (archive footage)
Filmography
Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Bang! The Bert Berns Story
2016
as Self
Lennon or McCartney
2014
as Self (voice)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'
2009
as Self
Ben E. King: Live in Concert
2005
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
2005
as Self
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
2001
as Self
Chicago Hope
1994
Chicago Hope
1994
as Ben E. King
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 2
1987
as Self
The Midnight Special
1972
as Self
Ready Steady Go!
1963
as Self