Birthday:
Apr 01, 1949
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Gil Scott-Heron
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 concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. He defined himself as a "bluesologist".
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Nukes | Self | 1980 |
| Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought | Self | 1982 |
| Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie | Self | 1986 |
| Black Wax | Himself | 1983 |
| Freedom Beat | Self | 2003 |
| Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert | Himself | 2007 |
| Solidarity | Self | 1992 |
| Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised | Himself | 2003 |
| Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? | 2015 | |
| 5 Sides of a Coin | 2004 | |
| How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) | 2005 | |
| Gil Scott-Heron: Live Ohne Filter | Himself | 1984 |
| Tales of Gil Scott-Heron | Himself | 1990 |
| Series | Cast | Year |
| MTV Unplugged | Self | 1989 |
| Popular Voices at the BBC | Self (archive footage) | 2017 |
| Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest | 1975 |
