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Gil Scott-Heron(1949-2011)

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Actor
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Gil Scott-Heron
"America is a mixed salad." With this provocative metaphor, Director Max Robinson mixes riveting footage of American history with interviews with everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Sho Dozono to Native American Chief Mati Waiya. Narrated by Gil Scott Heron.
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Salmagundi (2009)
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Gil Scott-Heron was born on 1 April 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for State of Play (2009), Dope (2015) and Undercover Brother (2002). He was married to Brenda Sykes. He died on 27 May 2011 in New York, New York, USA.
BornApril 1, 1949
DiedMay 27, 2011(62)
BornApril 1, 1949
DiedMay 27, 2011(62)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win total

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Known for

Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, and Rachel McAdams in State of Play (2009)
State of Play
7.1
  • Soundtrack
  • 2009
Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, and Shameik Moore in Dope (2015)
Dope
7.2
  • Soundtrack
  • 2015
Denise Richards, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Eddie Griffin in Undercover Brother (2002)
Undercover Brother
5.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 2002
Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, and Emma Stone in Aloha (2015)
Aloha
5.4
  • Soundtrack
  • 2015

Credits

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Composer

  • Weight Classes (2013)
    Weight Classes
    Short
    • Composer
    • 2013
  • Gil Scott-Heron: New York Is Killing Me, Chris Cunningham Remix
    8.8
    Music Video
    • original music by
    • 2010
  • Common: The People
    5.0
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2007
  • Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought
    7.6
    • Composer
    • 1982
  • Joan Blondell, Marlene Clark, Calvin Lockhart, and Richard Lynch in The Baron (1977)
    The Baron
    5.4
    • Composer
    • 1977

Music Department

  • Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? (2015)
    Who Is Gil Scott-Heron?
    7.4
    • composer: theme music
    • 2015
  • Gil Scott-Heron in Black Wax (1983)
    Black Wax
    7.9
    • music mixer
    • 1983
  • Joan Blondell, Marlene Clark, Calvin Lockhart, and Richard Lynch in The Baron (1977)
    The Baron
    5.4
    • music arranger
    • music performer
    • 1977

Actor

  • Gil Scott-Heron: New York Is Killing Me, Chris Cunningham Remix
    8.8
    Music Video
    • Gil Scott-Heron
    • 2010
  • Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil (2010)
    Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil
    8.0
    Music Video
    • 2010
  • Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City (1985)
    Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City
    7.0
    Music Video
    • Gil Scott-Heron
    • 1985

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Salmagundi
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Salmagundi

Personal details

  • Born
    • April 1, 1949
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • May 27, 2011
    • New York, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Brenda SykesDecember 1978 - 1987 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
      Gia Scott-Heron
  • Parents
      Bonnie Scott
  • Relatives
      Lillie Scott(Grandparent)
  • Other works
    A member of the "Artists United Against Apartheid" charity project in 1985.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Interview
    • 3 Articles

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    Hip-hop pioneer, musician and poet.
  • Quotes
    On his work inspiring rap: I don't know if I can take the blame for it.

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