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".
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- Born:
- Apr 1, 1949 In Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 10
- First Appeared:
- In the movie No Nukes 1980-07-18
- Latest Project:
- Series Popular Voices at the BBC 2017-11-17
Known For
Filmography
| Series | Popular Voices at the BBC | Self (archive footage) | 2017-11-17 |
| Movie | Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? | 2015-05-20 | |
| Movie | Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert | Himself | 2007-06-21 |
| Movie | How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) | 2005-04-07 | |
| Movie | 5 Sides of a Coin | 2004-11-12 | |
| Movie | Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised | Himself | 2003-04-14 |
| Movie | Cool Runnings | 1993-10-01 | |
| Series | MTV Unplugged | Unknown | 1989-11-26 |
| Movie | Black Wax | Himself | 1983-01-12 |
| Movie | No Nukes | Self | 1980-07-18 |