Gil Scott-Heron(1949-2011)

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Gil Scott-Heron

"America is a mixed salad." With this provocative metaphor, Director Max Robinson mixes riveting footage of American history with interviews with everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Sho Dozono to Native American Chief Mati Waiya. Narrated by Gil Scott Heron.

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Salmagundi (2009)

Gil Scott-Heron was born on 1 April 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Jeux de pouvoir (2009), Dope (2015) and Opération funky (2002). He was married to Brenda Sykes. He died on 27 May 2011 in New York, New York, USA.

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Awards
- 1 win total

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Known for

Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, and Rachel McAdams in Jeux de pouvoir (2009)

Jeux de pouvoir

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Soundtrack("B-Movie")

2009

Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, and Shameik Moore in Dope (2015)

7.2

Soundtrack("Home Is Where The Hatred Is")

2015

Denise Richards, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Eddie Griffin in Opération funky (2002)

Opération funky

5.9

Soundtrack("The Revolution Will Not Be Televised")

2002

Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, and Emma Stone in Welcome Back (2015)

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Soundtrack("Whitey on the Moon")

2015

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Salmagundi

Personal details

Born
- April 1, 1949
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
- May 27, 2011
- New York, New York, USA
Spouse
- Brenda SykesDecember 1978 - 1987 (divorced, 1 child)
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Other works
A member of the "Artists United Against Apartheid" charity project in 1985.
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Trivia
Hip-hop pioneer, musician and poet.

Quotes
On his work inspiring rap: I don't know if I can take the blame for it.

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When did Gil Scott-Heron die?
May 27, 2011
How old was Gil Scott-Heron when he died?
62 years old
Where did Gil Scott-Heron die?
New York, New York, USA
When was Gil Scott-Heron born?
April 1, 1949
Where was Gil Scott-Heron born?
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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