Al Jarreau

Al Jarreau

Known for

Acting

Born

March 12, 1940

Birthplace

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Died

February 12, 2017 (aged 76)

Biography

Alwin Lopez "Al" Jarreau was an American singer and musician. He received a total of seven Grammy Awards and was nominated for over a dozen more. Jarreau is perhaps best known for his 1981 album Breakin' Away. He also sang the theme song of the late-1980s television series Moonlighting, and was among the performers on the 1985 charity song "We Are the World".

Best known work

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

The Greatest Night in Pop

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024

Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

1994

American Idol

American Idol

2002

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

1999

New York Undercover

New York Undercover

1994

Star Academy

2001

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

Filmography

2024
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage)
2015
Marcus
as Self
2012
The Soul ManTV
as Self (1 episode)
2011
Resto Umile World ShowTV
as Self (2 episodes)
2009
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux
as Self
2007
George Benson & Al Jarreau: Live at Montreux
as Self - vocal
2007
Testimonies of Faith
2007
Lord Help Us
as Brother Jarreau - Choir Director
2007
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1978
as Self
2007
Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 2
as Self
2006
Legends of Jazz: Showcase with Ramsey Lewis
as Self
2006
Al Jarreau - 40th Montreux Jazz Festival
as Self
2002
American IdolTV
as Self - Guest (1 episode)
2001
Star AcademyTV
as Self (1 episode)
1999
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
as The Balladeer (voice)
1998
Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
1996
Promised LandTV
as Rev. Gentry Hall (1 episode)
1994
Touched by an AngelTV
as Al Jarreau (1 episode), as Rev. Gentry Hall (1 episode)
1994
New York UndercoverTV
as Al Jarreau (1 episode)
1991
Voices That Care
as Self - Choir Member
1990
Jazz Under the Skies
as Self
1987
Sacrée soiréeTV
as Self (2 episodes)
1986
Wedden, dat..?TV
as Self (2 episodes)
1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
as Self