Gil Scott-Heron

Acting • AGE 62

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 music...

Acting

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Self (archive footage)

2025

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

Self (archive footage)

2021

Popular Voices at the BBC

Self (archive footage)

2017

Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil

Self

2010

How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)

2005

5 Sides of a Coin

2004

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Himself

2003

Freedom Beat

Self

2003

MTV Unplugged

Self

1989

Black Wax

Himself

1983

Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought

Self

1982

No Nukes

Self

1980

The Baron

Original Music Composer

1977

Saturday Night Live

Self - Musical Guest

1975