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Ray Benson(I)

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Ray Benson
Ray Benson was born on 16 March 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Universal Soldier: The Return (1999), The Vanishing (1993) and Assassination Tango (2002). He is married to Diane Carr. They have two children.
BornMarch 16, 1951
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BornMarch 16, 1951
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Known for

    Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bill Goldberg, and Michael Jai White in Universal Soldier: The Return (1999)
    Universal Soldier: The Return
    4.2
    • Soundtrack
    • 1999
    Jeff Bridges, Kiefer Sutherland, and Nancy Travis in The Vanishing (1993)
    The Vanishing
    6.3
    • Soundtrack
    • 1993
    Assassination Tango (2002)
    Assassination Tango
    5.7
    • Soundtrack
    • 2002
    Brooke Shields and Peter Fonda in Wanda Nevada (1979)
    Wanda Nevada
    5.5
    • Soundtrack
    • 1979

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Outlaw Music Scene
      • Filming
      • TV Series
    • Nighty Night Ken Burns (2025)
      Nighty Night Ken Burns
      Short
      • Baby
      • Vocals
      • 2025
    • Billy Strings: Seven Weeks in County (2024)
      Billy Strings: Seven Weeks in County
      Music Video
      • Bunkmate
      • 2024
    • Bill Cody Presents (2022)
      Bill Cody Presents
      TV Series
      • 2022
    • Circle Sessions: At Home (2020)
      Circle Sessions: At Home
      TV Series
      • 2020
    • Drew Fish Band: Small Price to Pay
      Short
      • 2016
    • Harry Connick Jr., Fionnula Flanagan, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Connie Britton, Eloise DeJoria, and Chandler Canterbury in Angels Sing (2013)
      Angels Sing
      6.0
      • Salt Lick Pit Master
      • 2013
    • Willie Nelson and Ray Benson in Willie Nelson: Hesitation Blues (2009)
      Willie Nelson: Hesitation Blues
      7.6
      Music Video
      • Ray Benson
      • 2009
    • Self Medicated (2005)
      Self Medicated
      5.7
      • Andrew's Father
      • 2005
    • Cadillac Ranch (1996)
      Cadillac Ranch
      5.2
      • Lou
      • 1996
    • Wild Texas Wind (1991)
      Wild Texas Wind
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • Ben Rayson
      • 1991
    • Ed Harris and Amy Madigan in Alamo Bay (1985)
      Alamo Bay
      6.1
      • Band Member (as Ray Benson Seiffert)
      • 1985
    • Roadie (1980)
      Roadie
      5.3
      • Ray Benson
      • 1980

    Composer

    • Willie Nelson and Ray Benson in Willie Nelson: Hesitation Blues (2009)
      Willie Nelson: Hesitation Blues
      7.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2009
    • Wild Texas Wind (1991)
      Wild Texas Wind
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • original music by
      • 1991
    • Never Leave Nevada (1990)
      Never Leave Nevada
      7.4
      • Composer
      • 1990
    • Liar's Moon (1981)
      Liar's Moon
      5.9
      • Composer
      • 1981

    Music Department

    • Never Leave Nevada (1990)
      Never Leave Nevada
      7.4
      • guitar
      • music producer
      • vocalist
      • 1990

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Ray Benson Seiffert
    • Height
      • 6′ 7″ (2.01 m)
    • Born
      • March 16, 1951
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Spouse
      • Diane Carr? - present (2 children)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

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      American composer & member of the band Asleep at the Wheel.

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