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​   Ben Vereen (born October 10, 1946) is an American actor, dancer, and singer who has appeared in numerous Broadway theatre shows. Vereen graduated from Manhattan's High School of Performing Arts.

Most Popular Ben Vereen Trailers

Total trailers found: 55

Mary's Incredible Dream Trailer (1976)

22 January 1976

An extended dream sequence presents a biblical allegory about the creation, downfall and rebirth of humanity, told through a series of surrealistic vignettes and musical numbers.

Chita: A Legendary Celebration Trailer (2020)

29 May 2020

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a 2013 concert celebrating Chita Rivera's 80th birthday as a fundraiser to aid struggling artists during the pandemic.

The Painting Trailer (2001)

27 October 2001

Heath Freeman (Tru Calling, ER) heads an all-star cast including Clifton Davis (Any Given Sunday) Ben Vereen (Roots), Stacey Dash (Renaissance Man) and Debbie Allen (Fame) in the period drama Soldier of Change, which resurrects the turmoil and confusion of the late sixties.

The Charmkins Trailer (1983)

25 October 1983

The Charmkins is a television film based on an early 1980s toyline by Hasbro, which was broadcast on October 25, 1983.

Puss in Boots Trailer (1985)

09 September 1985

A young man (Gregory Hines) journeys from rags-to-riches thanks to his talented Puss in Boots (Ben Vereen).

The Saint in Manhattan Trailer (1987)

12 June 1987

Simon Templar returns to New York via Concorde and is feeling restless, until a note from an old flame surfaces.

The Kid Who Loved Christmas Trailer (1990)

14 December 1990

In this sentimental holiday tale, a young boy is taken away from his loving, adoptive household when his new mom is killed in an auto accident and his traveling musician dad is deemed unfit to care for him, being on the road too much.

Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do Trailer (2015)

06 November 2015

A retrospective of Chita Rivera's film, television and stage career, including interviews with Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, Carol Lawrence and others.

Lynda Carter: Body and Soul Trailer (1984)

16 March 1984

Lynda Carter's fifth musical TV special, with guest stars Eddie Rabbitt and Ben Vereen.

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years Trailer (1986)

21 January 1986

For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).

Time Out of Mind Trailer (2015)

09 September 2015

Evicted from his squat and suddenly alone on the streets, George is a man without a home. Struggling with his demons and desperately trying to connect with the daughter he abandoned, he navigates the system, hustling for change and somewhere safe and quiet to gather his thoughts.

Walt Disney: One Man's Dream Trailer (1981)

12 December 1981

Various entertainers and artists look at how Walt Disney influenced these areas through his work in a variety of fields.

Khumba Trailer (2013)

18 July 2013

A half-striped zebra is blamed for the drought and leaves his herd in search of his missing stripes. He is joined on his quest by an overprotective wildebeest and a flamboyant ostrich; they defeat the tyrannical leopard and save his herd.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again Trailer (2016)

20 October 2016

After getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter the eerie mansion of the flamboyant, seductive Dr.

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme Trailer (1990)

19 May 1990

Set in the mythical world of Rhymeland, Gordon Goose returns home to discover that his mom has mysteriously vanished.

All That Jazz Trailer (1979)

16 December 1979

Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater.

Accidental Friendship Trailer (2008)

15 November 2008

Homeless woman Yvonne Caldwell is a woman with good reason to be bitter: she has lost everything except her two beloved dogs, Bebe and Man-Man.

Pippin Trailer (1981)

01 June 1981

A mysterious performance troupe led by a Leading Player tells the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance.

Once Upon a Forest Trailer (1993)

18 June 1993

A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.

Sweet Charity Trailer (1969)

25 February 1969

Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life.

Top Five Trailer (2014)

12 December 2014

Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear but now he wants to be taken seriously.

Night of 100 Stars Trailer (1982)

08 March 1982

The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

And Then Came Love Trailer (2007)

01 January 2007

Successful New York journalist and single mom Julie Davidson's six-year old son Jake is acting up, so she finds his sperm-donor father Paul Cooper, who's a struggling actor and law-school drop-out.

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story Trailer (2025)

24 January 2025

Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli’s own point of view, Bruce David Klein's luminous documentary celebrates a young entertainer full of boundless raw talent and the deep, creative relationships with her mentors and influences.

Idlewild Trailer (2006)

25 August 2006

A reticent piano player Percival, along with Rooster, his flamboyant lead performer and manager, struggle to keep their speakeasy, in the Prohibition-era South, out of the hands of gangsters who want to take it over.

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Trailer (2021)

14 August 2021

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who lived through it, creating a first-hand archive of personal backstage stories and memories.

Funny Lady Trailer (1975)

15 March 1975

Famous singer Fanny Brice has divorced her first husband Nicky Arnstein. During the Great Depression she has trouble finding work as an artist, but meets Billy Rose, a newcomer who writes lyrics and owns a nightclub.

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years Trailer (1985)

23 June 1985

Documentary about the life of explorer Jacques Cousteau.

Feast of All Saints Trailer (2001)

11 November 2001

Set in nineteenth-century New Orleans, the story depicts the gens de couleur libre, or the Free People of Colour, a dazzling yet damned class caught between the world of white privilege and black oppression.

Louis Armstrong: Chicago Style Trailer (1976)

25 January 1976

The story of how jazz great Louis Armstrong got his start playing in Chicago clubs, how he was framed on a drug charge, and his travels throughout Europe, where he first gained worldwide fame.

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade Trailer (1986)

25 December 1986

The fourth annual Walt Disney World Christmas parade. Hosted by Joan Lunden and Ben Vereen, with Regis Philbin (1986).

Don't Ask Me, Ask God Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

Don't Ask Me, Ask God is a TV Special starring Michael J. Fox.

The Jesse Owens Story Trailer (1984)

09 July 1984

The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete.

Breakin' Through Trailer (1985)

01 September 1985

STREET DANCERS: They're bold and they're bad; they're breakers — freestyle dancers who know a mean beat as well as a mean street.

Why Do Fools Fall In Love Trailer (1998)

28 August 1998

In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager, Morris Levy.

Sabine Trailer (1982)

14 January 1982

A 15-year-old girl meets her father for the first time. He never married her mother because his adventurous life did not allow it.

Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. Trailer (1970)

04 September 1970

A gas is let loose upon the world that kills anyone over 25 years old.

The Auction Trailer (2027)

01 August 2027

The film is set at Aztec Corp., a company that auctions off ancient antiquities and semi-distinct wild exotic animals.

David Foster: Off the Record Trailer (2019)

06 September 2019

A documentary about Canadian music icon David Foster.

On Broadway Trailer (2019)

12 October 2019

An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovative work, a new attention to inclusion and a sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce.

Mama, I Want to Sing! Trailer (2011)

19 January 2011

Preacher's daughter Amara Winter sings in the church choir before being discovered by a well-established musician.

The Zoo Gang Trailer (1985)

19 May 1985

A former boxer known as Old Leather Face opens a nightclub called the Zoo, which does not do a good business.

Tapioca Trailer (2009)

24 March 2009

An insane homeless guy turns the world upside down for a blowhard. Tapioca is a funny, raunchy romp, a quirky, comic tale of redemption starring Broadway legend Ben Vereen (Roots), Tim Kazurinsky (Saturday Night Live), Greg Hollimon (Strangers With Candy) and a crazy cast of Second City veterans.

Buy & Cell Trailer (1989)

27 January 1989

Herbie Altman is framed for Stock fraud by his boss when the SEC starts investigating his company. Sent to prison, he helps a fellow inmate successfully invest his money.

The Cheryl Ladd Special Trailer (1979)

09 April 1979

A TV musical special starring Cheryl Ladd and her guest stars in various musical numbers and vignettes.

I'll Take You There Trailer (1999)

03 September 1999

Still nursing wounds from a breakup, a man is forced by his sister into a blind date that turns into a nightmare.

The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades Trailer (1990)

09 December 1990

Get ready to jam with The Chipmunks on some of the hottest tunes in rock! Join host Fresh Prince on a rockin' and rappin' funfest of music from the '50s to the '90s!

Fosse Trailer (2002)

05 February 2002

Fosse is a three-act musical revue showcasing the choreography of Bob Fosse. The musical was conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr.

Lost In London Trailer (1985)

20 November 1985

Facing his parent's impending divorce and emotional upheaval, a young boy runs away and joins a gang of London street urchins who live by their wits, begging, and thievery.

Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals Trailer (2013)

05 February 2013

On the film's 40th anniversary, the cast and crew of Cabaret look back at the creation of this cinematic landmark, winner of 8 Academy Awards and the crowning achievement of its director, Bob Fosse.

The Secret World of the Very Young Trailer (1984)

12 September 1984

The world of pre-school youngsters is explored through songs and skits.

Vaudeville Trailer (1997)

27 November 1997

Vaudeville is a 1997 PBS documentary under its American Masters program. Using film clips and photos, the art and history of vaudeville (1890-1930s) is illustrated.

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team Trailer (1984)

29 January 1984

Star studded show

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade Trailer (1985)

25 December 1985

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade is a live television special.

The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His Roots Trailer (1978)

02 March 1978

Ben Vereen, best known as Chicken George in the miniseries Roots, stars in a primetime special where he sings and dances.