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Gil Scott-Heron
Born
1 April 1949
Died
27 May 2011
Place
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Acting

Gil Scott-Heron

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".

As actor

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025 · Self (archive footage)

Who Is Gil Scott-Heron?

2015
Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil

Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil

2010 · Self

Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert

2007 · Himself
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)

How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)

2005
5 Sides of a Coin

5 Sides of a Coin

2004
Freedom Beat

Freedom Beat

2003 · Self
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

2003 · Himself

Solidarity

1992 · Self

Tales of Gil Scott-Heron

1990 · Himself

Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie

1986 · Self

Gil Scott-Heron: Live Ohne Filter

1984 · Himself
Black Wax

Black Wax

1983 · Himself
Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought

Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought

1982 · Self
No Nukes

No Nukes

1980 · Self

As director

Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert

2007 · Director