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Bobby McFerrin

Bobby McFerrin

Known For Acting
Birthday Mar 11, 1950 (75)
Birthplace Manhattan, New York, USA
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Mar 12, 2025
Entry Date Apr 14, 2024
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Biography

Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. (born March 11, 1950) is an American jazz vocalist. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitch—for example, sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmonies—as well as scat sing ... ing, polyphonic overtone singing, and improvisational vocal percussion. He is widely known for performing and recording regularly as an unaccompanied solo vocal artist. He has frequently collaborated with other artists from both the jazz and classical scenes. McFerrin's song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" was a No. 1 U.S. pop hit in 1988 and won Song of the Year and Record of the Year honors at the 1989 Grammy Awards. McFerrin has also worked in collaboration with instrumentalists, including pianists Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Joe Zawinul, drummer Tony Williams, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He is the father of musicians Taylor McFerrin and Madison McFerrin.

Known For

Filmography

The Wizard of Oz on Ice

The Wizard of Oz on Ice

1996

as Host / The Wizard of Oz

Santabear's High Flying Adventure

Santabear's High Flying Adventure

1987

as Santabear / Bullybear (voice)

Cypher

Cypher

2023

Music

Big Mama

Big Mama

2000

Original Music Composer

Son of the Pink Panther

Son of the Pink Panther

1993

Theme Song Performance

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

1989

Original Music Composer

Knick Knack

Knick Knack

1989

Original Music Composer

The Elephant's Child

The Elephant's Child

1986

Original Music Composer

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

Where Are They Now?

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 07, 1999

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 11, 1975

Masterclass

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 18, 2010

The Jim Henson Hour

as Himself

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 14, 1989

Great Performances

as Self - Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 28, 1971

Hamburg Journal

as self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 15, 2011

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