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Carl Anderson (II) (1945–2004)

Actor | Soundtrack | Music Department

Trivia:

In 1971, he replaced an ill Ben Vereen as "Judas Iscariot" in the landmark musical "Jesus Christ Superstar." He became synonymous with said role, starring in the movie based on this play, and giving over twelve-hundred performances of the part on stage. See more trivia »

Born:

Carlton Earl Anderson
in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Died:

(age 58) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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2002 Mello's Kaleidoscope (short)
Dr. Klip
 
1997-1998 Another World (TV series)
King Monroe
 
1990 Cop Rock (TV series)
Judge Walter Flynn
– Cop Rock (1990) … Judge Walter Flynn
 
1986-1987 Magnum, P.I. (TV series)
Guest Vocalist
– Out of Sync (1987) … Guest Vocalist
– L.A. (1986) … Guest Vocalist
 
1986 Hotel (TV series)
Nelson Hayes
– Hidden Talents (1986) … Nelson Hayes
 
1985 The Color Purple
Reverend Samuel
 
1983 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
Eldridge
– Death by Kiki (1983) … Eldridge
– The Long Law of the Arm (1983) … Eldridge
 
1980 Family (TV series)
Weedge
– Such a Fine Line (1980) … Weedge
 
1979 Mind Over Murder (TV movie)
Baker
 
1979 The Incredible Hulk (TV series)
Oscar
– Like a Brother (1979) … Oscar
 
1978 The Rockford Files (TV series)
Tony Malavida
– A Fast Count (1978) … Tony Malavida
 
1978 Starsky and Hutch (TV series)
Marsellus Cobb / Ralph
– Strange Justice (1978) … Marsellus Cobb
– Class in Crime (1978) … Ralph
 
1977 The Black Pearl
Moro
 
1973 Jesus Christ Superstar
Judas Iscariot
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2008 So You Think You Can Dance Canada (TV series)
– Top 6 Results (2008) (performer: "Heaven on their Minds")
 
1990 Cop Rock (TV series)
– Cop Rock (1990) (performer: "He's Guilty" - uncredited)
 
1990 Equal Justice (TV series)
 
1973 Jesus Christ Superstar (performer: "Heaven on their Minds", "Strange Thing Mystifying", "Everything's Alright", "Damned For All Time/Blood Money", "The Last Supper", "Judas' Death", "Superstar")
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1990 Equal Justice (TV series) (vocals - 1 episode)
– Pilot (1990) (vocals)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
2002 It's Black Entertainment (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Laila Ali (2001) … Himself
 
1998 Goodwill Games Opening Celebration (TV special)
Himself
 
1996 Showbiz Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 October 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1975 La hora de... (TV series)
– Episode dated 19 November 1975 (1975)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

"How Deep Does It Go" (album) "My Love Will" (album) "Forbidden Lover" (duet with Nancy Wilson) "Friends and Lovers" (duet with "Days of Our Lives" star Gloria Loring) See more »

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Personal Quote:

I have lived to see the [musical, Jesus Christ Superstar] recognized as a masterpiece. See more »

Trivia:

In 1971, he replaced an ill Ben Vereen as "Judas Iscariot" in the landmark musical "Jesus Christ Superstar." He became synonymous with said role, starring in the movie based on this play, and giving over twelve-hundred performances of the part on stage. See more »

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