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Bobby McFerrin

  • Composer
  • Actor
  • Music Department
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Bobby McFerrin
Alive Inside is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication falls short. This stirring documentary follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones, and offers illuminating interviews with experts including renowned neurologist and best-selling author Oliver Sacks (Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain) and musician Bobby McFerrin (“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”). An uplifting cinematic exploration of music and the mind, Alive Inside’s inspirational and emotional story left audiences humming, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award.
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Bobby McFerrin was born on 11 March 1950 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for The Two Popes (2019), Cocktail (1988) and Dawn of the Dead (2004). He has been married to Debbie Green since 18 October 1975. They have three children.
BornMarch 11, 1950
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 10 wins & 14 nominations total

    Known for

    Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce in The Two Popes (2019)
    The Two Popes
    7.6
    • Soundtrack
    • 2019
    Tom Cruise in Cocktail (1988)
    Cocktail
    6.0
    • Soundtrack
    • 1988
    Sarah Polley in Dawn of the Dead (2004)
    Dawn of the Dead
    7.2
    • Soundtrack
    • 2004
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Twins (1988)
    Twins
    6.2
    • Soundtrack
    • 1988

    Credits

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    Composer

    • Cypher (2023)
      Cypher
      5.9
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • Karol G: Mientras me curo del cora
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • Museet
      TV Mini Series
      • music
      • 2022
    • Don Caron in Don't Worry Be Happy Parody (2018)
      Don't Worry Be Happy Parody
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • Speechless
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • The Ketchup on the Rye (2015)
      The Ketchup on the Rye
      Video
      • with music by
      • 2015
    • Pentatonix Feat. Tori Kelly: Winter Wonderland/Don't Worry Be Happy
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • Circles
      Short
      • music by
      • 2006
    • Lifecycles: A Story of AIDS in Malawi (2003)
      Lifecycles: A Story of AIDS in Malawi
      • Composer
      • 2003
    • Big Mama (2000)
      Big Mama
      6.4
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2000
    • Haris & Panos Katsimihas: Don't Worry Be Happy (1992)
      Haris & Panos Katsimihas: Don't Worry Be Happy
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1992
    • Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989)
      Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
      8.1
      • Composer
      • 1989
    • Knick Knack (1989)
      Knick Knack
      7.4
      Short
      • Composer
      • 1989
    • Bobby McFerrin in Bobby McFerrin: Don't Worry, Be Happy (1988)
      Bobby McFerrin: Don't Worry, Be Happy
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988
    • How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin and How the Camel Got His Hump (1987)
      How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin and How the Camel Got His Hump
      6.9
      Video
      • Composer
      • 1987

    Actor

    • BOBBY McFERRIN live at Jazz in Vienne (2014)
      BOBBY McFERRIN live at Jazz in Vienne
      • 2014
    • Bobby McFerrin: Circlesong 6
      Music Video
      • Bobby McFerrin
      • 1997
    • The Wizard of Oz on Ice (1996)
      The Wizard of Oz on Ice
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • The Wizard of Oz
      • Host
      • 1996
    • Roberto Benigni in Son of the Pink Panther (1993)
      Son of the Pink Panther
      3.9
      • Bobby McFerrin (uncredited)
      • 1993
    • Bobby McFerrin: The Siamese Cat Song (1991)
      Bobby McFerrin: The Siamese Cat Song
      Music Video
      • Bobby McFerrin
      • 1991
    • Videosyncrasy (1990)
      Videosyncrasy
      TV Series
      • Guest
      • 1991
    • Bobby McFerrin: The Garden
      Music Video
      • Bobby McFerrin
      • 1990
    • Bobby McFerrin: Baby
      Music Video
      • Bobby McFerrin
      • 1990
    • Bobby McFerrin in Bobby McFerrin: Don't Worry, Be Happy (1988)
      Bobby McFerrin: Don't Worry, Be Happy
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Bobby McFerrin
      • 1988
    • Bobby McFerrin: Good Lovin'
      Music Video
      • Bobby McFerrin
      • 1988
    • Santabear's High Flying Adventure (1987)
      Santabear's High Flying Adventure
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Santabear
      • Bullybear (voice)
      • 1987
    • Bobby McFerrin: Opportunity
      Music Video
      • Bobby McFerrin
      • 1986
    • The Manhattan Transfer: Another Night in Tunisia
      Music Video
      • Bobby McFerrin
      • 1985

    Music Department

    • Tobias Bastian Them Burø, Bastian Lars Andreasen, Vigga Rohweder, and Morgan Batchelor in BaseBoys (2018)
      BaseBoys
      6.9
      TV Series
      • music
      • 2018
    • Speechless
      • performer
      • 2015
    • Sesame Street: Slimey's World Games (1996)
      Sesame Street: Slimey's World Games
      Video
      • songs by
      • 1996
    • Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989)
      Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
      8.1
      • musician, along with Voicestra
      • 1989
    • Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Cosby Show (1984)
      The Cosby Show
      7.4
      TV Series
      • singer: theme music
      • 1987
    • How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin and How the Camel Got His Hump (1987)
      How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin and How the Camel Got His Hump
      6.9
      Video
      • musician
      • 1987
    • Elephant's Child (1987)
      Elephant's Child
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • musician
      • 1987

    Videos1

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    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Apple Music
      • Facebook
    • Born
      • March 11, 1950
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Debbie GreenOctober 18, 1975 - present (3 children)
    • Other works
      1990s: TV commercial for Ocean Spray fruit juice.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

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    • Trivia
      His song, "Don't Worry Be Happy," went to #1 on the U.S. charts September of 1988. He then won the Grammy for "best Male Pop Vocalist," "Best Song," and "Record of the Year." To his dismay and without permission, "Don't Worry Be Happy" was used in George Bush's reelection campaign.
    • Trademark
      Known for his vocal percussion and a cappella singing

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