
Birthday:
09-12-1966
(58 years)
Birthplace:
Winston-Salem - North Carolina - USA
Biography
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Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and the former frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. He now performs as a solo artist and collaborates with many other musicians.
Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and the former frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. He now performs as a solo artist and collaborates with many other musicians.
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Ben Folds: The Making Of Songs For Silverman
event2005
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A documentary on the making of 'Songs for Silverman' (2005), the second solo studio album by the American singer-songwriter Ben Folds.
Ben Folds Five: Spare Reels
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event1998 star_border 8
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A 45 minute film which contains live performances and clips of the band in various and random situations. It also contains clips of Ben Folds Five during the studio sessions for their then-upcoming album, The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner.
Ben Folds: Live At Myspace
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event2007 star_border 5.2
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Ben Folds Live at Myspace is a DVD featuring a live performance by singer-songwriter and pianist Ben Folds. Filmed on October 24, 2006, at Folds' personal studio in Nashville, Tennessee, this event was the social network MySpace.com's first ever live webcast.
Ben Folds and Waso Live in Perth
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event2005 star_border 6.7
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Take a piano geek who, at times, plays what can best be described as heavy metal piano, throw in a 90-piece orchestra and you've got Ben Folds and WASO - Live in Perth, a new DVD music release on Epic.
Ben Folds Five: The Complete Sessions at West 54th
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event2001 star_border 5.6
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On June 9, 1997, Ben Folds Five was one of the first guests to appear on a new series called Sessions at West 54th. Because of the 1/2 hour time constraint of the show, only a handful of the recorded tracks made it to air. The DVD contains the entire performance which, for the most part, includes tracks from their just released album, Whatever and Ever Amen. The DVD includes Spare Reels, a 45 minute film which contains live performances and clips of the band in various and random situations. It also contains clips of Ben Folds Five during the studio sessions for their then upcoming album, The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner.
MySpace Music Presents: Front to Back with Ben Folds Five
Act like Ben Folds
event2008
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MySpace Music, celebrate iconic albums that have helped shape the MySpace Generation. MySpace Music kicks off the airing of its newest music program, Front to Back by reuniting beloved alt-pop band Ben Folds Five with an exclusive one-time live performance of their final studio album together, The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner, in its entirety. The concert, which was the band's first performance together in nearly ten years, took place in the band's original hometown of Chapel Hill, North Carolina on September 18, 2008 at the UNC Memorial Hall.
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet
Act like Himself
event2009 star_border 7
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On a cold night in Milwaukee high art meets pop culture as award winning choreographer Margo Sappington (OH! CALCUTTA!, BILLBOARDS) premieres her latest ballet, "Common People", set to the music of William Shatner and Ben Folds from their album, Has Been. GONZO BALLET explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews of the creators, dancers, and audience members.
My Name's Ben Folds – I Play Piano
Act like Himself
event2023
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A symphonic concert spectacle featuring rock maestro Ben Folds with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, combining the power of orchestral grandeur with the intimacy of close contact with the musicians. Audience participation peaks as Folds achieves the extraordinary feat of inducing the crowd to sing a choral refrain in three-part harmony. Interwoven with Folds’ personal narratives of the inspirations for his songs, the film transforms enthralling live performance into a unique portal revealing the creativity of the song writing process.
Ben Folds Live
Act like Self
event2002
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Ben Folds is at his best on stage with only a grand piano for company. He is a compelling showman who's blessed with an unforced charm that complements the anger and melancholy that informs most of his songs.
The Musical Mind: A Portrait in Process
Act like Self
event2023
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Sparked by the impending 25th anniversary of the Academy award-winning film Shine, this documentary explores the power of the musical brain. Featuring exclusive, intimate footage of superstar international musicians in their private worlds, it opens an intriguing portal into the musical mind.
Ben Folds: Normal People Do It Too
Act like Self (Piano / Vocals)
event2008
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"Normal People Do It Too” is a DVD that gives a behind the scenes look at the cast of characters that made up Ben Folds’ touring group during the tour in the lead up to the release of his 2008 album, Way To Normal
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
Act like Self
event1998
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One Amazing Night is a 1998 live tribute show performed by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, Luther Vandross, Sheryl Crow and others to honor the music of Burt Bacharach. It was recorded live at the Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City with Bacharach himself conducting the orchestra and playing the piano.
Tim Minchin: Apart Together Live At Trackdown Studios
Act like Special Guest
event2020 star_border 9
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Tim will perform the entirety of his new album, Apart Together, in a one-off concert at the iconic Trackdown Studios to celebrate the record’s general release. Featuring extraordinary guest musicians, 6 cameras, 11 songs, and whatever pours out of Tim’s brain in between.
We Cause Scenes
Act like Self
event2014 star_border 7
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The extraordinary story of a group of twenty-somethings who seized the streets of New York, transforming the meaning of comedy, performance and art through forming “Improv Everywhere,” a prank collective ten years in the making.
A Love Letter to Tom Waits: The Life of Chris Roberts-Antieau
Act like Self
event2011
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"The Life of Chris Roberts-Antieau: A Love Letter to Tom Waits" illuminates the visionary work and world of Outsider Artist Chris Roberts-Antieau.
It All Begins with a Song: The Story of the Nashville Songwriter
Act like Self
event2019 star_border 4
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Everyone knows Elvis Presley’s In the Ghetto and A Little Less Conversation. But who wrote those songs? That was Mac Davis, and almost no one has heard of him. He shares this fate with dozens of other songwriters who have been responsible for massive hits. Coincidentally, many of them live in Nashville, Tennessee – though this documentary reveals that isn’t quite as accidental as it seems.
Temple of Art
Act like Self
event2018
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A documentary that explores what it means to be an artist and why it's important to pursue your passion- even in the face of failure.
The Day the Music Stopped
Act like Self
event2024
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Examines the decade-long struggle of independent music venues and the creative class they support against developers and concert promoter Live Nation. Taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, dubbed “Music City USA”, the story is depicted through the lens of Exit/In, one of the nation’s most historic independent venues. The club’s owner/operator Chris Cobb, the musicians who perform there, and political allies work together to save the club from imminent corporate takeover.
Best Week Ever
(1 ep.)
event2004 star_border 6.3
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Best Week Ever is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1. It started airing in 2004 and was put on hiatus in the summer of 2009. In January 2010, it was announced that the show was cancelled. On August 3, 2012, VH1 announced the return of Best Week Ever. New weekly episodes began January 18, 2013.
On the show, comedians analyze the previous week's developments in pop culture, including recent happenings in entertainment and celebrity gossip.
The show's tagline is, "It's everything you love, everything you missed, and all the stuff you need to see again."
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Act like Self - Musical Guest (2 ep.)
event1993 star_border 7.1
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Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
Austin City Limits
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event1975 star_border 6.2
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Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event2006
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I Love the '70s: Volume 2 is a television mini-series in the I Love the... series presented by VH1. The sequel to I Love the '70s, it premiered on VH1 July 10, 2006 until July 14, 2006, airing at 8pm and 9pm ET each night.
GMTV
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event1993 star_border 5.6
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GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end. The final edition of GMTV was broadcast on 3 September 2010.
Drunk History
Act like Nathan Cherry (1 ep.)
event2013 star_border 6.8
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Historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from America’s great past as great moments in history are retold with unforgettable results.
You're the Worst
Act like Ben Folds (3 ep.)
event2014 star_border 7.4
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Narcissistic, brash, and self-destructive Jimmy Shive-Overly thinks all relationships are doomed. Cynical, people-pleasing, and stubborn Gretchen Cutler knows that relationships aren't for her. So when they meet at a wedding, it's only natural that the two of them go home together.
Billions
Act like Ben Folds (1 ep.)
event2016 star_border 7.7
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A complex drama about power politics in the world of New York high finance.
Shrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod are on an explosive collision course, with each using all of his considerable smarts, power and influence to outmaneuver the other. The stakes are in the billions in this timely, provocative series.
The Sing-Off
Act like Self - Judge (27 ep.)
event2009 star_border 4.7
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Featuring the country's best a cappella groups performing popular songs like you've never heard them before. There's no lip-synching, backup bands or safety net. They'll be singing for America's vote, with the winner walking away with the ultimate prize - a Sony Music recording contract and $100,000.
Saturday Night Live
Act like Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
event1975 star_border 6.9
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A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Community
Act like Professor Bublitz (1 ep.)
event2009 star_border 8
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Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2012 star_border 6.1
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Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show, infusing celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the surreal. In each episode, Aukerman engages his guests with unfiltered and improvisational lines of questioning, punctuated by banter and beats provided by bandleader, one-man musical mastermind Reggie Watts, to reinvent the traditional celebrity interview. Packed with character cameos, filmic shorts, sketches and games set amongst an off-beat world, COMEDY BANG! BANG! delivers thirty minutes of absurd laugh-loaded fun featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.
The Wilds
Act like Ben Folds (3 ep.)
event2020 star_border 7.7
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A group of teen girls from different backgrounds must fight for survival after a plane crash strands them on a deserted island. The castaways both clash and bond as they learn more about each other, the secrets they keep, and the traumas they've all endured. But there’s just one twist… these girls did not end up on this island by accident.
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
(1 ep.)
event1994 star_border 7.8
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A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2008 star_border 7.8
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Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2015 star_border 6.5
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Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
The Kelly Clarkson Show
(1 ep.)
event2019 star_border 6.2
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Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
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