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Ben Vereen

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.

His work in theatre has also landed him many appearances on various TV shows including:

Oz
The Jamie Foxx Show[?]
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Touched by an Angel[?]
The Muppet Show
The Love Boat[?]
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Zoobilee Zoo

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