Acting

Al Jarreau

Born — Died

1940-03-12 — 2017-02-12

Place of birth

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

43 titles

IMDb profile

Alwin Lopez "Al" Jarreau was an American singer and musician. He received a total of seven Grammy Awards and was nominated for over a dozen more. Jarreau is perhaps best known for his 1981 album Breakin' Away. He also sang the theme song of the late-1980s television series Moonlighting, and was among the performers on the 1985 charity song "We Are the World".

Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson poster

7.6

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

5.8

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

6.9

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.

Saturday Night Live

1975

5.0

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

American Idol

2002

5.7

No synopsis available yet.

Sacrée soirée

1987

5.9

Later... with Jools Holland is a contemporary British music television show hosted by Jools Holland.

Later... with Jools Holland

1992

Film credits

2020s · 1 titles

7.9

On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024

2010s · 1 titles

6.0

Patrick Savey plunges us into Marcus's world, capturing the New York roots of the legendary bass player, following his path like the pebbles of Tom Thumb, as he meets masters of Jazz like Larry Graham, Jaco Pastorius, David Sanborn, Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau and Miles Davis. A fantastic visual and musical journey through the history of this exceptional musician

Marcus

2015

2000s · 9 titles

No synopsis available yet.

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

2009

Legends Of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis is a dynamic all-star collection of 13 riveting performances featuring some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz music! Tracklisting: 1. Al Jarreau, Kurt Elling - Take Five 2. Chris Botti - My Funny Valentine 3. Marcus Miller, George Duke, Lee Ritenour - The Panther 4. David Sanborn, Phil Woods - Senor Blues 5. Chick Corea - Armando's Rhumba 6. Robert Cray, Keb' Mo' - 12 Year Old Boy 7. Benny Golson - Killer Joe 8. Ivan Lins - The Island 9. Clark Terry - Mumbles 10. Jane Monheit, John Pizzarelli - They Can't Take That Away 11. Dave Valentin - Obsesion 12. Dave Brubeck, Billy Taylor - Take the 'A' Train 13. Ramsey Lewis - Dear Lord

Legends of Jazz: Showcase with Ramsey Lewis

2006

Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux poster

6.2

When an artist of the stature of Quincy Jones celebrates his 75th birthday you can be sure it's going to be quite a party. The main concert lasted over two and a half hours and the musicians then spilled out into the bars and cafes of Montreux with the music still going strong as the sun was coming up the next morning! Backing on all tracks provided by the Montreux In The Big Band conducted by Pepe Lienhard. Incredible line-up of artists including: Patti Austin, Petula Clark, Billy Cobham, Herbie Hancock, Mick Hucknall, Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Angelique Kidjo, Beverley Knight, James Moody, Nana Mouskouri, Naturally 7, Paolo Nutini, Freda Payne, Lee Ritenour, Curtis Stigers and many more. Performing songs and music associated with Quincy Jones throughout his long career.

Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux

2008

3.7

Comedy about faith and family directed by Shavar Ross. When a recently widowed Baptist preacher (Bill Toliver) loses the respect of his congregation over rumors of his impending marriage to a woman 45 years younger, best friends hatch a plan to help him regain his flock.

Lord Help Us

2007

No synopsis available yet.

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 2

2007

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1978 poster

7.0

No synopsis available yet.

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1978

2007

No synopsis available yet.

George Benson & Al Jarreau: Live at Montreux

2007

No artwork available

Hollywood Veteran Reporter Wendy Wheaton brings you into the homes of top celebrities from various backgrounds, as they reveal the Trials, Tribulations, and Humble Journeys, that led them down the road to Christianity.

Testimonies of Faith

2007

01. Take Five 02. Drums solo (Mark Simmons) 03. Step By Step 04. Breakin' Away 05. I Will Be Here For You 06. Boogie Down 07. Voice improvisation (with Mark Simmons) 08. Roof Garden 09. Voice improvisation 10. Waltz For Debby 11. Something That You Said (A Remark You Made) 12. Summertime Al Jarreau: Vocals Mark Simmons: Drums Ross Bolton: Guitar Lawrence Williams: Keyboard Joseph Turano: Keyboard, saxophone Chris Walker: Bass

Al Jarreau - 40th Montreux Jazz Festival

2006

1990s · 3 titles

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue poster

4.7

The rats and mice, made intellectually superior in the original Secret of N.I.M.H., return to Thorn Valley to groom their destined leader - young Timmy Brisby.

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

1999

7.0

Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care".

Voices That Care

1991

Feat. Herbie Hancock, Milton Nascimento, Al Jarreau Miki Howard & The Select Live Special Band, David Sanborn and Marcus Miller Herbie Hancock: 1 Jack In Milton Nascimento: 2 Txai 3 Yauarete Bola de Meia, Bola de Gude: 4 Nos Bailes Da Vida 5 Maria Maria Al Jarreau: 6 Spain 7 Everybody Is a Star 8 Hey Jude David Sanborn: 9 Soul Serenade 10 Chicago Song Marcus Miller: 11 Run for Cover 12 Bones Jive 13 Someday We'll All Be Free 14 Burnin' Up the Carnival

Jazz Under the Skies

1990

1980s · 3 titles

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song poster

8.4

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985

A variety special starring Sheena Easton.

Sheena Easton: Act One

1983

No artwork available

8.0

The picture brings interviews with the participants of the 1st São Paulo Jazz Festival that occurred in Anhembi Conventions Palace in September 1978 and reunited musicians, composers and singers from all around the world.

Música para Sempre

1980

Series credits

7.6

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975

5.0

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

American Idol

2002

5.7

No synopsis available yet.

Sacrée soirée

1987

5.9

Later... with Jools Holland is a contemporary British music television show hosted by Jools Holland.

Later... with Jools Holland

1992

6.8

No synopsis available yet.

Champs-Elysées

1982

7.2

Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.

Touched by an Angel

1994

7.2

Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.

Touched by an Angel

1994

6.0

A talk show presented by Michel Drucker

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

1975

7.5

A French variety show.

Numéro un

1975

7.0

Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home oriented show about cooking, crafts and occasionally music. This format lasted until May of 1974. When the show came back in October of 1974 the format had changed drastically to a variety talk show which was called Dinah. and went on until 1981. This show was also known as "Dinah and Friends" during the summer of 1976.

Dinah!

1974

7.3

New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.

New York Undercover

1994

5.7

Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It is broadcast on TF1. At the end of each season, selected contestants would go on tour around France, Morocco, Switzerland, Belgium, Tunisia, and other French-speaking countries.

Star Academy

2001

6.5

When Russell Greene loses his job, he decides to go on the road with his family. So he gathers his family including his wife Claire, his son Josh, his daughter Dinah his mother, Hattie, and his nephew Nathaniel and hits the road. With only an old Suburban, a trailer, and a dream, Russell and his family are now traveling across the country in search of adventure and helping many people along the way. Promised Land was a spinoff of the series Touched By An Angel and had several crossover episodes with that series, as well as one with Diagnosis Murder. Promised Land is an American drama series which aired on CBS from 1996 to 1999. It is a spin-off from another series, Touched by an Angel.

Promised Land

1996

6.0

Fridays is the name of ABC's weekly late-night live comedy show, which aired on Friday nights from April 11, 1980 to April 23, 1982.

Fridays

1980

6.0

R&B superstar-turned-minister Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he gets the calling to go from soul singer to soul saver. Relocating to St. Louis with his wife, Lolli and his daughter, Lyric to take over the preaching duties in his father's church, his family is not exactly eager to give up the fabulous superstar life for a humble one.