Acting · Chicago, Illinois, U.S. · Born April 1, 1949
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".
MovieLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
as Self (archive footage)
TV1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
2021
as Self (archive footage)
TVPopular Voices at the BBC
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Who Is Gil Scott-Heron?
2015
MovieGil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil
2010
as Self
Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert
2007
as Himself
MovieHow to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
2005
Movie5 Sides of a Coin
2004
MovieGil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
2003
as Himself
MovieFreedom Beat
2003
as Self
Solidarity
1992
as Self
Tales of Gil Scott-Heron
1990
as Himself
TVMTV Unplugged
1989
as Self
Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie
1986
as Self
Gil Scott-Heron: Live Ohne Filter
1984
as Himself
MovieBlack Wax
1983
as Himself
MovieIs That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought
1982
as Self
MovieNo Nukes
1980
as Self
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
