Gil Scott-Heron

Personal Info

Birthday: 1949-04-01

Age: 75

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Known For: Acting

Biography

Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as lyrical content con...

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Awards

Emmy Award (2020) - Best Actor
Golden Globe (2019) - Best Performance

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Filmography

MTV Unplugged

Self

Popular Voices at the BBC

Self (archive footage)

Saturday Night Live

Self - Musical Guest

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