Bobby McFerrin
Age: 74 | From: Manhattan, New York, USA
Person Details
Birthday: 1950-03-11 04:19:19
Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Manhattan, New York, USA
Homepage: http://bobbymcferrin.com/
Movie Involvements: 20
TV Involvements: 3
Most Famous Work
Biography
Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. (born March 11, 1950) is an American jazz vocalist. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitch—for example, sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmonies—as well as scat singing, polyphonic overtone singing, and improvisational vocal percussion. He is widely known for performing and recording regularly as an unaccompanied solo vocal artist. He has frequently collaborated with other artists from both the jazz and classical scenes. McFerrin's song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" was a No. 1 U.S. pop hit in 1988 and won Song of the Year and Record of the Year honors at the 1989 Grammy Awards. McFerrin has also worked in collaboration with instrumentalists, including pianists Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Joe Zawinul, drummer Tony Williams, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He is the father of musicians Taylor McFerrin and Madison McFerrin.
Most Famous Work
Where Are They Now?
(1999) Self
Hamburg Journal
(2011) self
Masterclass
(2010) Self
George Martin: In My Life
(1998) Self
The Wizard of Oz On Ice
(1996) Host / The Wizard of Oz
Simply Mad About the Mouse
(1991) Self
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
(1987) VocalistActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | himself | |
| 2016 | Self | |
| Self | ||
| 2014 | N/A | |
| N/A | ||
| 2013 | Himself Vocals | |
| 2012 | Himself | |
| 2011 | self | |
| 2010 | Self | |
| 2008 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Vocals | |
| Himself | ||
| Himself | ||
| 2004 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Self | |
| 1998 | Self | |
| 1996 | Host / The Wizard of Oz | |
| 1995 | Himself | |
| 1993 | Self (uncredited) | |
| himself | ||
| 1991 | Self | |
| 1987 | Santabear / Bullybear (voice) | |
| Himself | ||
| Vocalist | ||
| 1975 | Self - Musical Guest | |
| 1971 | Self - Host | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Sound
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Music | |
| 2008 | Music | |
| 2004 | Music | |
| 2001 | Music | |
| 2000 | Original Music Composer | |
| 1993 | Music | |
| 1989 | Original Music Composer | |
| Original Music Composer | ||
| 1986 | Original Music Composer | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
