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Renaldo Benson (1937–2005)

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Trivia:

Besides being the Bass Singer Of The Four Tops, he is also well known for co-writing the song "What's Going On?". See more trivia »

Born:

in Detroit, Michigan, USA

Died:

(age 68) in Detroit, Michigan, USA
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2011-2013 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
– Episode #21.87 (2013) (writer: "What's Going On" - uncredited)
– Episode #21.18 (2012) (writer: "What's Going On" - uncredited)
– Emma Stone/Adam Carolla/Rickey Minor & Friends (2011) (writer: "What's Going On")
 
2012/I Flight (writer: "What's Going On")
 
2011 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
– Episode #18.156 (2011) (writer: "What's Going On")
 
2007-2008 Banda sonora (TV series)
– Episode #3.6 (2008) (writer: "What's Going On")
– Episode #1.12 (2007) (writer: "What's Going On")
 
2004 Ocean's Twelve (writer: "What's Going On")
 
2004 The Girl Next Door (writer: "WHAT'S GOING ON")
 
2002 Standing in the Shadows of Motown (documentary) ("What's Going On")
 
1996 Jerry Maguire (writer: "What's Going On")
 
1993 Reasonable Doubts (TV series)
– Legacy (1993) (writer: "What's Goin' On" - uncredited)
 
1991 Amnesty International's Big 30 (TV movie) (writer: "What's Going On")
 
1990/I Jacob's Ladder (writer: "WHAT'S GOING ON" / as R. Benson)
 
1987 Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (TV documentary) (writer: "WHAT'S GOIN ON")
 
1986 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (writer: "What's Going On")
 
1985 Fame (TV series)
– Tomorrow's Children (1985) (writer: "What's Going On" - uncredited)
 
1972 The Swing Thing (writer: "What's Going On" - uncredited)
 
1971 Boboquivari (TV series documentary)
– Roberta Flack (1971) (writer: "Save the Children")
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2005 Motown: The Early Years (TV documentary) (dedicated to the memory of - as Renaldo 'Obie' Benson)
 
Show ShowSelf (30 titles)
2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: I'll Take You There (video)
Himself
 
2008 The Four Tops: Reach Out - Definitive Performances 1965-1973 (video documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Motown: The Early Years (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 From the Heart: The Four Tops 50th Anniversary & Celebration (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Soulful Sixties (video)
Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
2004 Motown 45 (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 American Soundtrack: Red, White & Rock (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2000 The Four Tops: 40th Anniversary Special (video)
Himself
 
1996 Celebrate the Dream: 50 Years of Ebony Magazine (TV special)
Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1992 Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration (TV special)
Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1987-1988 Webster (TV series)
Himself
– The Four Tops: The Sequel (1988) … Himself
– Our Song (1987) … Himself
 
1986 The 3rd Annual Black Gold Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 The Motown Revue Starring Smokey Robinson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1985) … Himself
 
1973-1985 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #14.28 (1985) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
– Episode #6.12 (1976) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
– The Four Tops/Otis Clay (1973) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1985 Yearbook: Class of 1967 (TV special)
Himself
 
1985 Motown Returns to the Apollo (TV special)
Himself
 
1985 The Fall Guy (TV series)
Himself
– Rockabye Baby (1985) … Himself
 
1983 Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1982 Solid Gold (TV series)
Himself
– Andy Gibb & Marilyn McCoo Show 19 (1982) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1981 Fridays (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.10 (1981) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1978 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.18 (1978) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1976 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #20.5 (1976) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1966-1970 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Singer
– Episode #24.8 (1970) … Singer (as The Four Tops)
– Episode #20.24 (1967) … Singer (as The Four Tops)
– Episode #20.6 (1966) … Singer (as The Four Tops)
 
1970 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 September 1970 (1970) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1970 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 April 1970 (1970) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1970 Frost on Sunday (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #2.11 (1970) … Himself - Guest (as The Four Tops)
 
1965-1966 Ready, Steady, Go! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.12 (1966) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
– Episode #2.39 (1965) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1965 Shindig! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.6 (1965) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1965 Thank Your Lucky Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.35 (1965) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
1965 Hullabaloo (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.9 (1965) … Himself (as The Four Tops)
 
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2006 The 48th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

Renaldo 'Obie' Benson | The Four Tops

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Besides being the Bass Singer Of The Four Tops, he is also well known for co-writing the song "What's Going On?". See more »

Nickname:

Obie See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini