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Ben Harper Wiki Biography
Benjamin Chase Harper was born on 28 October 1969, in Pomono, California USA, of Cherokee, Jewish, and African-American descent. He is an instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, perhaps best known for playing a mix of genres, and noted for his guitar playing skills, live performances, and vocal ability. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Ben Harper? As of early-2017, sources estimate a net worth that is at $10 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the music industry. He’s, released 12 studio albums, winning three Grammy Awards, and has toured around the world, As he continues his career, it is expected that his wealth will increase.
At a young age, Ben was already playing the guitar, as his grandparents owned a music store which eventually helped him get established in blues as well as folk music. In 1978, he attended a performance by Bob Marley which featured Peter Tosh, and it would greatly influence his music career.
He played his first gig at 12 years of age, then.during the 1980s he started playing the slide guitar which considerably improved his craft. He was invited by Taj Mahal to tour, and helped record the album “Follow the Drinking Gourd” in 1990. They toured around Hawaii, and two years later, Harper would help release the LP called “Pleasure and Pain”. Thanks to the release, he was given a record deal with Virgin Records, and would soon release his debut album entitled “Welcome to the Cruel World”. One of his first large performances was held in France, and soon after his second album called “Fight for Your Mind” was released. A lot of his music became popular in Europe and Australia, then he started gaining popularity all over the world and his net worth also increased significantly. He was named as the French Rolling Stone magazine’s Artist of the Year in 2003.
In 2002, Ben became part of the documentary “Standing in the Shadows of Motown’ and was then featured in the Toots and the Maytals album called “True Love” – in 2004, the album would win a Grammy Award. During the same year, he participated in the Vote for Change concert tour before working on the double album “Both Sides of the Gun” released in 2006. In 2010, he formed a band called Fistful of Mercy and released a record the same year called “As I Call You Down”. His next solo album would be called “Give Till It’s Gone” and he then released a collaboration album called “Get Up!” One of his recent endeavors is the new single entitled “Call It What it Is”, which is also included on his latest album of the same name. All of these continued endeavors help to constantly increase his net worth.
For his personal life, it is known that Ben married Joanna in 1996, and they had two children, before divorcing in 2001. He then married actress Laura Dern in 2005 and they also had two children, but in 2013 divorced. Ben married social advocate Jaclyn Matfus in 2015. Harper has also become known for his activism work, being a part of the No Nukes Group. It is known that Harper is an avid skateboarder, and has collaborated with professional skateboarder Rodney Mullen. He also owns his own warehouse for skateboarding.
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Ben Harper Quick Info
Full Name | Ben Harper |
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Date Of Birth | October 28, 1969 |
Place Of Birth | Pomona, California, United States |
Height | 1.9 m |
Profession | Singer-songwriter |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Jaclyn Matfus (m. 2015), Laura Dern (m. 2005–2013), Joanna Harper (m. 1996–2001) |
Children | Ellery Walker Harper, Jaya Harper, Harris Harper, Charles Joseph Harper |
Parents | Leonard Harper, Ellen Chase-Verdries |
Siblings | Peter Harper, Joel Harper |
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IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0363816/ |
Allmusic | http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ben-harper-mn0000792733 |
Awards | Grammy Award for Best Blues Album, Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel Artist, Diamonds on the Inside, Burn One Down, With My Own Two Hands, New Orleans, LA, United States, Mobile, AL, United Sta… |
Music Groups | Relentless7, Fistful of Mercy, New Orleans, LA, United States, Mobile, AL, United States, Orlando, FL, United States, Diamonds on the Inside, Burn One Down, With My Own Two Hands |
Nominations | Grammy Award for Best Music Film, Golden Osella for Best Score, Diamonds on the Inside, Burn One Down, With My Own Two Hands, New Orleans, LA, United States, Mobile, AL, United States, Orlando, FL, United States |
Movies | I’m In I’m Out and I’m Gone: The Making of Get Up!, 11. A Night Out, 10. Susan for a Bruisin’, 9. Darts All, Folks |
Ben Harper Quotes
- I think EPs are the future of rock’n’roll. It makes you fine-tune and hone down your craft. Five songs for five bucks to me is the new math. I think people would be more willing and excited to spend five bucks, and a lot of people don’t make ten grand songs. Five will really give you a chance to shine brighter. And maybe I’ll do five twice a year.
Ben Harper Important Facts
- Ex-son-in-law of Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd.
- Two brothers: Joel and Peter Harper.
- He is African-American (black father) & Caucasian (white mother) – Ellen Verdries Chase Harper.
- Has two children with his ex-wife, son Charles James (C.J.) and daughter Harris.
- Daughter, Jaya, with Laura Dern, born in Los Angeles on 28 November 2004.
- In fall of 2004, he participated in the Vote for Change concert tour organized to encourage the defeat of George W. Bush in the U.S. presidential election.
- Announced engagement to Laura Dern in August 2004.
- Has a son with actress Laura Dern, named Ellery Walker [born 21 August 2001]
Ben Harper Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
House M.D. | 2009 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
State of Play | 2009 | performer: “Please Don’t Talk About Murder While I’m Eating” / writer: “Please Don’t Talk About Murder While I’m Eating” | Soundtrack | |
Daylight Robbery | 2008 | performer: “Diamonds On The Inside” / writer: “Diamonds On The Inside” | Soundtrack | |
Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Nightclub | 2008 | Documentary performer: “People Lead” / writer: “People Lead” | Soundtrack | |
Henry Poole Is Here | 2008 | performer: “Morning Yearning” / writer: “Morning Yearning” | Soundtrack | |
Arctic Tale | 2007 | Documentary performer: “Happy ever after in your eyes” / writer: “Happy ever after in your eyes” | Soundtrack | |
Ultimate Sessions | 2006 | Video documentary performer: “Whipping Boy” | Soundtrack | |
Australian Idol | 2006 | TV Series writer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
CSI: NY | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2006 writer – 1 episode, 2006 | Soundtrack | ||
The O.C. | 2006 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Akeelah and the Bee | 2006 | performer: “Everything” / writer: “Everything” | Soundtrack | |
Coachella | 2006 | Video documentary performer: “Forgiven” / writer: “Forgiven” | Soundtrack | |
Trust the Man | 2005 | performer: “Everything” / writer: “Everything” | Soundtrack | |
Beth – Palau de la Música Catalana | 2004 | Video writer: “Walk Away” | Soundtrack | |
Saturday Night Live | 2004 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Joan of Arcadia | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2003 writer – 1 episode, 2003 | Soundtrack | ||
One Tree Hill | 2003 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Rage | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2002 writer – 1 episode, 2002 | Soundtrack | ||
Searching for Debra Winger | 2002 | Documentary “The Three Of Us” / performer: “The Three Of Us” | Soundtrack | |
Standing in the Shadows of Motown | 2002 | Documentary performer: “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg”, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” | Soundtrack | |
I Am Sam | 2001 | performer: “Strawberry Fields Forever” | Soundtrack | |
Daria | TV Series performer – 2 episodes, 1998 – 2001 writer – 1 episode, 1998 | Soundtrack | ||
That’s Entertainment: The Jam Now and Then | 1999 | TV Movie documentary performer: “The Modern World” | Soundtrack | |
Conan | TV Series writer – 3 episodes, 2010 – 2016 performer – 1 episode, 2011 | Soundtrack | ||
Battlefield Hardline | 2015 | Video Game performer: “I Ride At Dawn” / writer: “I Ride At Dawn” | Soundtrack | |
Parenthood | 2014 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Late Show with David Letterman | TV Series performer – 3 episodes, 2010 – 2013 writer – 2 episodes, 2010 – 2011 | Soundtrack | ||
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | TV Series performer – 3 episodes, 2011 – 2013 writer – 3 episodes, 2011 – 2013 | Soundtrack | ||
Redfern Now | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The Girl | 2012/I | performer: “Waiting On An Angel” / writer: “Waiting On An Angel” | Soundtrack | |
Wretches & Jabberers | 2011 | Documentary performer: “More Like You” | Soundtrack | |
Closer to the Dream | 2010 | Documentary “Better Way” | Soundtrack | |
The Fighter | 2010/I | performer: “Glory & Consequence” / writer: “Glory & Consequence” | Soundtrack | |
The Vampire Diaries | 2010 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | TV Series writer – 1 episode, 2010 performer – 1 episode, 2010 | Soundtrack | ||
Les petits mouchoirs | 2010 | performer: “Amen Omen” / writer: “Amen Omen” | Soundtrack | |
Let’s Be Frank | 2016 | Composer | ||
Brave Miss World | 2013 | Documentary | Composer | |
Dejan | 2013 | Documentary short | Composer | |
Skin Thin | 2010 | Short | Composer | |
The Three of Us | 2003 | Short | Composer | |
Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals: Live at the Hollywood Bowl | 2003 | Video | Composer | |
Clinton Global Citizens Award | 2016 | TV Movie | Actor | |
Dolfun | 2016 | Short | Actor | |
I’m in I’m Out and I’m Gone: The Making of Get Up! | 2013 | Video short | Actor | |
In Sixty | 2011 | TV Series | Guest | Actor |
Inland Empire | 2006 | Piano Player (unconfirmed, uncredited) | Actor | |
For Ever Mozart | 1996 | composer: stock music | Music Department | |
I’m in I’m Out and I’m Gone: The Making of Get Up! | 2013 | Video short producer | Producer | |
Trust the Man | 2005 | special thanks | Thanks | |
Livicated | Documentary post-production | Himself | Self | |
Conan | 2011-2016 | TV Series | Himself – Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals / Himself – Musical Guest | Self |
Tavis Smiley | 2004-2016 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest | Self |
Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music | 2016 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison | 2016 | Himself | Self | |
Go’ morgen Danmark | 2016 | TV Series | Himself – Performer | Self |
C à vous | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2006-2016 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals | Self |
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2009-2014 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest / Himself | Self |
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love | 2014 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2000-2013 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Musical Guest | Self |
Rock in Rio | 2013 | TV Series | Himself – Performer | Self |
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival | 2013 | TV Special | Self | |
Late Show with David Letterman | 2000-2013 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest / Himself / Himself – Guest | Self |
The Signal Hill Speed Run | 2013 | Documentary | Narrator (voice) | Self |
Sem Limites – Bob Burnquist | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Self | |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2009-2012 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest / Himself / Himself – Musical Guest: Fistful of Mercy | Self |
Change Begins Within | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography | 2012 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
White Wash | 2011 | Documentary | Narrator | Self |
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story | 2011 | Documentary | Self | |
Ray Charles America | 2010 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest | Self |
The Jay Leno Show | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest | Self |
The Daily Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Check 1,2 | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Live from the Artists Den | 2008-2010 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | 2009 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Larger Than Life in 3D | 2009 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Austin City Limits Music Festival | 2009 | TV Special | Self | |
Jesse’s Story | 2009 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Rage | 1998-2009 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Le grand journal de Canal+ | 2006-2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Last Call with Carson Daly | 2002-2009 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest / Himself – Musical Guest | Self |
Rove Live | 2009 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends | 2009 | Video | Himself | Self |
Entertainment Tonight | 2009 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself – Audience Member | Self |
Kokua 2008: 5 Years of Change | 2009 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
MTV Video Music Brasil 2008 | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself – Presenter / Performer | Self |
TV Guide Live at the Emmy Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Live from Abbey Road | 2008 | TV Series | Self | |
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | 2008 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Ecoist | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Ce soir (ou jamais!) | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 1998-2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Kokua Festival 2006 | 2007 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
T in the Park | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
The Henry Rollins Show | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Vivement dimanche | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Decades Rock Live | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
B InTune TV | 2006 | TV Series | Guest star | Self |
Influences | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
All We Are Saying | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 2004 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Saturday Night Live | 2004 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest | Self |
Austin City Limits | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Pearl Jam: Live at the Garden | 2003 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
270 Miles from Graceland: Live from Bonnaroo 2003 | 2003 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
One Shot | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals: Live at the Hollywood Bowl | 2003 | Video | Himself | Self |
Ben Harper: Pleasure and Pain | 2002 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Becoming Sam | 2002 | Video documentary short | Himself | Self |
Standing in the Shadows of Motown | 2002 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Last Party 2000 | 2001 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute | 1999 | TV Movie documentary | Himself – Performer | Self |
That’s Entertainment: The Jam Now and Then | 1999 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
Later… With Jools Holland | 1994-1999 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Lola da musica | 1998 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Nulle part ailleurs | 1997 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Le cercle de minuit | 1994 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Too Young to Die | 2012 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
Sputnik | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
Rage | 2000 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
Ben Harper Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2014 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Blues Album | Won | |
2014 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Blues Album | Nominated |