BeBe Winans
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 17, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
- Active Years
- 1962–2025 (64 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Benjamin "BeBe" Winans [3, 5].
Birth Date: September 17, 1962 [1, 2, 3].
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, U.S. [1, 2, 3, 5].
Profession: Actor, composer [2], American gospel and R&B singer [3], vocalist, songwriter [5].
Acting Credits: White Men Can't Jump (1992), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Holiday Wedding Challenge [2].
Musical Background: Member of the Winans family [3], six-time Grammy Award winner [5], musical partner is sister CeCe Winans [5].
Other: Seventh child and youngest male of the Detroit based first family of gospel music [5]. Previously married to Debra [2].
Benjamin BeBe Winans was born on September 17, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan. He is an American gospel and R&B singer, composer, and actor. As an actor, he is known for his work in White Men Can't Jump (1992), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), and Holiday Wedding Challenge. Winans is a six-time Grammy Award winner and is recognized as an inspirational, R&B, and popular vocalist and songwriter. He is a member of the Winans family, the seventh child and youngest male of the Detroit based first family of gospel music. He has performed musical projects alongside his sister and musical partner, CeCe Winans. He was previously married to Debra.
"Benjamin BeBe Winans was born on September 17, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan. He is an American gospel and R&B singer, composer, and actor. As an actor, he is known
Career overview
Benjamin BeBe Winans is an American gospel and R&B singer, songwriter, and actor born on September 17, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan. As the seventh child and youngest male of the Winans family, he is recognized as a member of a prominent family of gospel artists. Throughout his career, he has gained professional recognition as a vocalist and songwriter, often performing alongside his sister and musical partner, CeCe Winans. His work in the music industry includes record deals, duo projects, live tours, and production work, as well as theatrical projects such as Born for This.
In his capacity as an actor, Winans has contributed to various film and television productions. His acting credits include appearances in the 1992 film White Men Can't Jump and the 2004 film The Manchurian Candidate. He is also associated with the project Holiday Wedding Challenge. Beyond his screen work, he has maintained a presence in live theater, with credits spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring productions. His professional portfolio includes roles as an actor, composer, and creator of original music and lyrics. He is acknowledged for his work as an inspirational, R&B, and popular vocalist.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
16 titles- CMA Country Christmas 2025 (2025) as Performer
- Mind Your Business (2024) as Henry
- BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings (2024) as Lincoln
- A Motown Christmas (2024) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Brother White (2012) as Self
- A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand (2011) as Self - Performer
- Sunday Best (2007)
- The Manchurian Candidate (2004) as FBI Agent Williams
- American Idol (2002) as Self
- Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C. (1997) as Self
- David Foster's Christmas Album (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Musical Guest
- Martin (1992) as BeBe Winans
- The Winans' Real Meaning Of Christmas (1992)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is BeBe Winans best known for?
BeBe Winans is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tamron Hall (2019), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), American Idol (2002), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992).
When and where was BeBe Winans born?
BeBe Winans was born on September 17, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S..
How many credits does BeBe Winans have?
BeBe Winans has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
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Subject: BeBe Winans (Acting focus). Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Tone: Neutral, encyclopedic, professional archivist. Word count: 90-130 words. Goal: Factual identity profile. Name: Benjamin "BeBe" Winans [3, 5]....
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Martin (1992) as BeBe Winans — aged about 29
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 0
- The Manchurian Candidate (2004) as FBI Agent Williams — aged about 41
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 29
- American Idol (2002) as Self — aged about 39
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest — aged about 56
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