Ben E. King
Ben E. King
Person

Ben E. King

Actor 1938-09-28 Henderson, North Carolina, USA

Ben E. King, was an American soul and R&B singer and record producer. He was perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me"—a US Top 10 hit, both in 1961 and later in 1986 (when it was used as the theme to the film of the same name), a number one hit in the UK in 1987, and no. 25 on the RIAA's list of Songs of the Century—and as one of the principal lead singers of the R&B vocal group the Drifters notably singing the lead vocals of one of their biggest global hit singles (and only U.S. #1 hit) "S...

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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Chicago Hope

Chicago Hope

1994 · TV

Lennon or McCartney

Lennon or McCartney

2014 · Self (voice)

The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

1972 · Self

Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

2004 · Self (archive footage)

Bang! The Bert Berns Story

Bang! The Bert Berns Story

2016 · Self

Ready Steady Go!

Ready Steady Go!

1963 · Self

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

2005 · Self

Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille

Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille

2024 · Self (archive footage)

Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

2001 · Self

Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 2

Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 2

1987 · Self

Ben E. King: Live in Concert

Ben E. King: Live in Concert

2005 · Movie

Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back

Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back

2003 · Self (archive footage)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'

2009 · Self