Ben Vereen (born October 10, 1946) is an American actor. Born in Miami, Florida, he has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, was nominated for a Tony Award for Jesus Christ Superstar in 1972 and won one for the show Pippin in 1973. Vereen will soon be starring in the Broadway musical Wicked starring as the Wizard.
His work in theater has also landed him many appearances on various TV shows including:
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