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Ben Harper
Acting

Ben Harper

Born 1969-10-28
Claremont, California United States
Department: Acting

Biography

Benjamin Chase "Ben" Harper is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae and rock music and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances and activism. Harper's fan base spans several continents. His albums have been commercially successful in North America, Europe and Oceania. Harper is a two-time Grammy Award winner as well, winning awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album, in 2005.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Ben Harper

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014
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The Daily Show
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The Daily Show

1996
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015
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Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live

1975
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Late Show with David Letterman
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Late Show with David Letterman

1993
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Conan
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Conan

2010
TMDB3.6
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993
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The Jennifer Hudson Show
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The Jennifer Hudson Show

2022
TMDB2.8
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992
TMDB2.7

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (69 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSICJack Johnson: SURFILMUSICSelfMovie2026
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Olympia 2023Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Olympia 2023SelfMovie2026
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Olympia 2023Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Olympia 2023AuthorMovie2026
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Olympia 2023Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Olympia 2023CompositorMovie2026
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Olympia 2023Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Olympia 2023Original Music ComposerMovie2026
It's Never Over, Jeff BuckleyIt's Never Over, Jeff BuckleySelfMovie2025
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals à Jazz à VienneBen Harper & The Innocent Criminals à Jazz à VienneSelfMovie2025
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals à Jazz à VienneBen Harper & The Innocent Criminals à Jazz à VienneAuthorMovie2025
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals à Jazz à VienneBen Harper & The Innocent Criminals à Jazz à VienneCompositorMovie2025
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals à Jazz à VienneBen Harper & The Innocent Criminals à Jazz à VienneOriginal Music ComposerMovie2025
Dumble: A Life Well BuiltDumble: A Life Well BuiltSelfMovie2024
Bob Burnquist: A Lenda do SkateBob Burnquist: A Lenda do SkateSelfTV Series2024
My WayMy WaySelfMovie2024
ExtrapolationsExtrapolationsTyrone DownsTV Series2023
The Jennifer Hudson ShowThe Jennifer Hudson ShowSelfTV Series2022
Ben Harper au Festival de Jazz à Vienne 2019Ben Harper au Festival de Jazz à Vienne 2019Guitar, vocalsMovie2022
Peter Case: A Million Miles AwayPeter Case: A Million Miles AwaySelfMovie2022
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals - Ground ControlBen Harper & The Innocent Criminals - Ground ControlSelf / AppearanceMovie2022
What Drives UsWhat Drives UsSelfMovie2021
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday ShowRingo Starr’s Big Birthday ShowSelf - PerformerMovie2020
Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude NobsMontreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude NobsSelfMovie2019
Ben Harper, Festival Baloise Session 2018Ben Harper, Festival Baloise Session 2018Self / AppearanceMovie2018
Ben Harper et Charlie Musselwhite en concert à la CigaleBen Harper et Charlie Musselwhite en concert à la CigaleSelf / AppearanceMovie2018
American IdolAmerican IdolSelfTV Series2018
I Am Heath LedgerI Am Heath LedgerSelfMovie2017
SoundbreakingSoundbreakingSelfTV Series2016
George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George HarrisonGeorge Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George HarrisonSelfMovie2016
DolfunDolfunSelf / AppearanceMovie2016
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Musical GuestTV Series2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelfTV Series2014
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and LoveRingo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and LoveSelfMovie2014
Bones Brigade: An AutobiographyBones Brigade: An AutobiographySelfMovie2012
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil YoungA MusiCares Tribute to Neil YoungSelfMovie2011
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman StoryCure for Pain: The Mark Sandman StorySelfMovie2011
ConanConanSelf / AppearanceTV Series2010
ConanConanSelf - Musical GuestTV Series2010
Live From Bonnaroo 2009Live From Bonnaroo 2009SelfMovie2009
Larger than Life in 3DHimselfMovie2009
Bruce Springsteen - 32nd Annual of Kennedy Center HonorsBruce Springsteen - 32nd Annual of Kennedy Center HonorsSelfMovie2009
Ben Harper & Relentless 7 - Live At South by SouthwestSelfMovie2009
The Jay Leno ShowThe Jay Leno ShowSelfTV Series2009
Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & FriendsRachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & FriendsSelfMovie2009
Live from the Artists DenLive from the Artists DenSelfTV Series2009
Ben Harper Eurockéennes 2008chant, guitareMovie2008
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals - Lifeline DVDBen Harper & The Innocent Criminals - Lifeline DVDSelf / AppearanceMovie2007
CoachellaCoachellaSelf - Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsMovie2006
Ben Harper and the Blindboys of Alabama: Live at the ApolloBen Harper and the Blindboys of Alabama: Live at the ApolloSelf / AppearanceMovie2006
Yellowcard: The Making of Lights and SoundsYellowcard: The Making of Lights and SoundsSelfMovie2006
All Aboard the Crazy TrainAll Aboard the Crazy TrainSelf - Special AppearanceMovie2005
Pearl Jam: Live at the GardenPearl Jam: Live at the GardenHimselfMovie2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!SelfTV Series2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Musical GuestTV Series2003
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals: Live at the Hollywood BowlBen Harper and the Innocent Criminals: Live at the Hollywood BowlHimselfMovie2003
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals: Live at the Hollywood BowlBen Harper and the Innocent Criminals: Live at the Hollywood BowlMusicMovie2003
Ben Harper: Pleasure and PainBen Harper: Pleasure and PainHimselfMovie2002
Standing in the Shadows of MotownStanding in the Shadows of MotownSelfMovie2002
Last Party 2000Last Party 2000SelfMovie2001
Ben Harper & The innocent criminals live in ParisBen Harper & The innocent criminals live in ParisSelfMovie2000
Ben Harper & The innocent criminals live in ParisBen Harper & The innocent criminals live in ParisSongsMovie2000
One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star TributeOne Love: The Bob Marley All-Star TributeSelf - PerfomerMovie1999
The Daily ShowThe Daily ShowSelf - Musical GuestTV Series1996
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Musical guestTV Series1993
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David LettermanSelf - Musical GuestTV Series1993
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelfTV Series1992
MTV Video Music AwardsMTV Video Music AwardsSelfTV Series1984
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest (uncredited)TV Series1975
Austin City LimitsAustin City LimitsSelfTV Series1975
Le Petit roi du mondeSelf / AppearanceMovie—
Le Petit roi du mondeMusicMovie—
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