Biography
Ben Lacy Speer (June 26, 1930 β April 7, 2017) was a singer, musician, music publisher, and record company executive. He sang for The Speer Family for most of his career. Speer later became the music director of the Gaither Homecoming programs. He was born in Double Springs, Alabama, the youngest child of Lena and G.T. Speer (affectionately known as "Mom" and "Dad" Speer to most people in Southern gospel music), who originally led the group, with Speer's siblings Brock Speer, Mary Tom Speer, and Rosa Nell Speer also participating. He died on April 7, 2017, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Filmography
all 16
Movies 16
self 6
Director 2
Himself
A Campfire Homecoming (2008)
Movie
Himself
Canadian Homecoming (2006)
Movie
Israel Homecoming (2005)
Movie
Music Director
Church in the Wildwood (2005)
Movie
Kennedy Center Homecoming (2002)
Movie
Himself
New Orleans Homecoming (2002)
Movie
Good News (2000)
Movie
Music
Atlanta Homecoming (1998)
Movie
Himself / Music
All Day Singing at The Dome (1998)
Movie
Music
This Is My Story (1997)
Movie
Music Director
Something Beautiful (1996)
Movie
Himself / Music
Homecoming Texas Style (1996)
Movie
Music
The Sweetest Song I Know (1995)
Movie
Holy Ground (1995)
Movie
Landmark (1993)
Movie
Himself
Turn Your Radio On (1993)
Movie
Ratings
Average 2.31
Based on 16 movie and tv ratings over time
1993
1996
1998
2002
2008
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1930-06-23
Deathday2017-04-06 (86 years old)
Birth PlaceDouble Springs, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsGospel Music Hall of Fame
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