Ben Vereen (born October 10, 1946) is an acclaimed American actor, dancer, and singer renowned for his exceptional talents in musical theater, film, and television. He gained international fame for his role as The Wiz in the 1975 film "The Wiz" alongside Diana Ross. Vereen won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway musical "Pippin" in 1972. Throughout his career spanning over five decades, he has demonstrated remarkable versatility as a performer, seamlessly blending dancing, singing, and acting into captivating stage and screen performances.