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 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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Filmography
all 16
Movies 13
self 11
TV Shows 3
Writer 1
Self (archive footage)
Popular Voices at the BBC (2017)
TV
Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? (2015)
Movie
Himself / Director
Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert (2007)
Movie
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005)
Movie
5 Sides of a Coin (2004)
Movie
Writer
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003)
Movie
Self
Freedom Beat (2003)
Movie
Himself
Tales of Gil Scott-Heron (1990)
Movie
Self
MTV Unplugged (1989)
TV
8
Self
Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie (1986)
Movie
Himself
Gil Scott-Heron: Live Ohne Filter (1984)
Movie
Self
Black Wax (1983)
Movie
Self
Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought (1982)
Movie
Self
No Nukes (1980)
Movie
Composer
The Baron (1977)
Movie
Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Ratings
Average 4.24
Based on 54.4 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1975
1983
1990
2003
2017
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1949-04-01
Deathday2011-05-27 (62 years old)
Birth PlaceChicago, United States of America
RelationshipsBrenda Sykes (1978-12-01 - 1987-01-01)
ChildrenChe Scott-Heron
FatherGil Heron
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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