Benjamin Franklin Peay net worth is
$10 Million
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Brook Benton, born Benjamin Franklin Peay, (September 19, 1931 – April 9, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, when he scored hits such as "It's Just A Matter Of Time" and "Endlessly", many of which he co-wrote.He made a comeback in 1970 with the ballad "Rainy Night in Georgia." Benton scored over 50 Billboard chart hits as an artist, and also wrote hits for other performers. Full Name | Benjamin Franklin Peay |
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Date Of Birth | September 19, 1931 |
Died | 1988-04-09 |
Place Of Birth | Camden, South Carolina, USA |
Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actor |
Profession | Soundtrack, Music Department |
Nicknames | Brook Benton, Benton, Brook |
Star Sign | Virgo |
# | Trademark |
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1 | Silky smooth baritone voice |
# | Fact |
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1 | His father Willie Peay was a choir master at a Methodist church. |
2 | In 1960 had two consecutive No.1 R n B hits with Dinah Washington , "Baby, You Got What It Takes " and " A Rockin' Good Way" . |
3 | Recorded the title song for Edward Dmytryk's 1962 cult film "Walk On The Wild Side" as well as a special version of the song for the film. |
4 | Brook had 7 singles that reached #1 on the US R n B charts, which included the standards "It's Just A Matter Of Time", " So Many Ways" and " A Rainy Night In Georgia". |
5 | In 1958 Brook wrote "Looking Back" which was a Top 10 hit for Nat King Cole. |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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My Mad Fat Diary | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
So You Think You Can Dance | 2009-2012 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Take Care | 2012/III | Short writer: "Take Care" | |
Flipped | 2010/I | writer: "A Lover's Question" | |
Soul Kitchen | 2009 | writer: "I DON'T KNOW" | |
Seven Pounds | 2008 | writer: "I Don't Know" | |
Nights in Rodanthe | 2008 | performer: "A Rockin' Good Way To Mess Around and Fall in Love" / writer: "A Rockin' Good Way To Mess Around and Fall in Love" | |
A Christmas Tale | 2008 | performer: "It's Been A Long Long Time" | |
Shattered | 2007 | writer: "I'll Take Care of You" | |
My Blueberry Nights | 2007 | writer: "Looking Back" | |
Veronica Mars | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Two Weeks Notice | 2002 | performer: "Baby You've Got What It Takes" | |
Dahmer | 2002 | writer: "You're Movin' Me" | |
The Hurricane | 1999 | writer: "I Don't Know" | |
All the Rage | 1999 | writer: "You're for Me" | |
The Dogwalker | 1999 | writer: "I'll Take Care of You" | |
Finding Graceland | 1998 | writer: "Kiddio" | |
My Son the Fanatic | 1997 | performer: "Hotel Happiness", "A Rockin' Good Way" / writer: "A Rockin' Good Way" - as Benton | |
Boogie Nights | 1997 | performer: "It's Just a Matter of Time" / writer: "It's Just a Matter of Time" | |
The Last Days of Frankie the Fly | 1996 | lyrics: "It's Just a Matter of Time" - as Benton / music: "It's Just a Matter of Time" - as Benton / performer: "It's Just a Matter of Time" | |
All Men Are Liars | 1995 | writer: "A Rockin' Good Way To Mess Around and Fall in Love" | |
Blue Sky | 1994 | performer: " Baby You've Got What It Takes" | |
In the Heat of the Night | 1993 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Untamed Heart | 1993 | performer: "This Time Of The Year" | |
Skin Deep | 1989 | performer: "It's Just a Matter of Time" / writer: "It's Just a Matter of Time" - as B. Benton | |
Young Love: Lemon Popsicle 7 | 1987 | performer: "A Rockin' Good Way" / writer: "A Rockin' Good Way" | |
Mischief | 1985 | writer: "A Lover's Question" | |
The Big Score | 1983 | performer: "Glow Love" - as Brooks Benton | |
The Johnny Cash Show | 1971 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Hollywood a Go Go | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1965 writer - 1 episode, 1965 | ||
A House Is Not a Home | 1964 | performer: "A House Is Not a Home" | |
Walk on the Wild Side | 1962 | performer: "Walk on the Wild Side", "Somewhere in the Used to Be" uncredited | |
Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1960 writer - 1 episode, 1960 | ||
Country Music Holiday | 1958 | writer: "Goodbye, My Darlin'", "Don't Walk Away from Me", "Ninety-Nine Percent" |
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Le petit train Interlude 'Rébus Express' | 1960-1963 | TV Series short writer - 34 episodes | |
Walk on the Wild Side | 1962 | vocals |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Mike Douglas Show | 1963-1978 | TV Series | Herself - Vocalist / Himself - Musician / Himself - Vocalist |
The David Frost Show | 1969-1971 | TV Series | Himself |
Gala du Midem | 1971 | TV Series | Himself |
Once More with Felix | 1968 | TV Series | Himself |
Dee Time | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
The Joey Bishop Show | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
International Cabaret | 1966 | TV Series | Himself |
Where the Action Is | 1966 | TV Series | Himself |
Hollywood a Go Go | 1965-1966 | TV Series | Himself - Singer |
Ready, Steady, Go! | 1963 | TV Series | Himself |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962-1963 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Ed Sullivan Show | 1959-1962 | TV Series | Himself - Singer |
Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall | 1960 | TV Series | Himself |
Mister Rock and Roll | 1957 | Himself |
Known for movies
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