Gil Scott-Heron
Biography
Gil Scott-Heron works in acting. Born April 1, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.. Died May 27, 2011. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Riviera 76, le Woodstock oublié (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Popular Voices at the BBC (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? (2015)
- Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil (2010) as Self
- Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert (2007) as Himself
- Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert (2007) Director
- How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005)
- 5 Sides of a Coin (2004)
- Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003) as Himself
- Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003) Writer
- Freedom Beat (2003) as Self
- Solidarity (1992) as Self
- Tales of Gil Scott-Heron (1990) as Himself
- MTV Unplugged (1989) as Self
- Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie (1986) as Self
- Gil Scott-Heron: Live Ohne Filter (1984) as Himself
- Black Wax (1983) as Himself
- Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought (1982) as Self
- No Nukes (1980) as Self
- The Baron (1977) Original Music Composer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gil Scott-Heron best known for?
Gil Scott-Heron is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021), MTV Unplugged (1989), Maria Clara and Ibarra (2022), Saturday Night Live (1975).
When and where was Gil Scott-Heron born?
Gil Scott-Heron was born on April 1, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.. They passed away on May 27, 2011.
How many credits does Gil Scott-Heron have?
Gil Scott-Heron has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Gil Scott-Heron's background in cinema and television?
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 p...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 72
- MTV Unplugged (1989) as Self — aged about 40
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 26
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