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词条 Carl Anderson (singer)
释义

  1. Life and career

     Early life  Early career  Later career  Personal life and death 

  2. Discography

     Solo  Soundtracks and compilations  Other artists 

  3. Theater and concert credits

  4. Filmography

  5. References

  6. External links

{{More citations needed|date=June 2011}}{{Infobox person
| name = Carl Anderson
| birth_name = Carlton Earl Anderson
| birth_date = {{birth date|1945|2|27}}
| birth_place = Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|2004|2|23|1945|2|27}}
| death_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| occupation = Singer, actor
| spouse = {{marriage|Veronica Porsche|1992}}
| children = 1
| years_active = 1965–2004
}}

Carlton Earl "Carl" Anderson (February 27, 1945 – February 23, 2004) was an American singer, film and theater actor best known for his portrayal of Judas Iscariot in the Broadway and film versions of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.[1] Anderson and singer-actress Gloria Loring performed the duet "Friends and Lovers", which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986.

Life and career

Early life

Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Anderson was one of 12 children of James and Alberta Anderson. During his junior year of high school, Anderson enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served as a communications technician for two years. He returned to Lynchburg to complete high school and he graduated in 1965. With his honorable discharge, following high school, Anderson sang at military bases across the United States as part of the World Wide Air Force Talent Contest.

Anderson moved to Washington, D.C., in 1969, where he and some friends formed a group called "The Second Eagle", with Anderson handling the vocals. Among the many jazz and rock tunes that the Second Eagle covered were some from the album Jesus Christ Superstar, which had been released long before there were ever any definitive plans for a stage production.

In 1971, a talent agent from the William Morris Agency saw Anderson perform some songs from the show at St. Stephen's Church and recognized his potential as a solo performer.

Early career

Anderson played the role of Judas in the pre-Broadway touring company's production of Jesus Christ Superstar but was passed over for the initial 1971 Broadway production when producers opted for the more well-known Ben Vereen for the part, and was cast as an understudy. One of his most significant opportunities came when he took over the role from Vereen and performed it on Broadway and in Los Angeles when Vereen fell ill. After Vereen recovered, both actors took turns playing the role. Castmate and close friend Ted Neeley was performing in the tour as well, but – like Anderson – was cast as chorus and the Jesus understudy. Yvonne Elliman was also in the tour as Mary Magdalene. While performing in Los Angeles, Anderson was flown to London for a screen test for the film adaptation of the rock opera. Two weeks later, he left that production to begin filming in Israel alongside Neeley and Elliman, who were cast for the main roles as Jesus and Magdalene, respectively. The film, released in 1973 by director Norman Jewison, catapulted Anderson's career with two Golden Globe nominations as "Most Promising Newcomer" and "Best Musical Actor".

In the late 1970s, he reprised his performance as Judas for two regional productions in California, both under the auspices of the California Youth Theatre organization. The first reunited him with his Broadway and film co-stars Ted Neeley and Yvonne Elliman, and the second reunited him again with his close friend Ted.

Other movie appearances by Anderson include: The Black Pearl (1978) and Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple (1985). Television appearances include The Eddie Capra Mysteries, Cop Rock, Days of Our Lives, and Hill Street Blues.

As a recording artist, Anderson was equally prolific. He signed with Motown Records in 1972. Several of the most recognizable albums to be released in the 1970s would bear the mark of Anderson, including his work with Stevie Wonder on his Songs in the Key of Life double album.

Anderson also made numerous appearances at several notable clubs in Los Angeles during the 1970s and, with Columbia Records' talent scout Larkin Arnold, signed a record deal for which Anderson would release four albums on the Epic label beginning in 1983. In total, Anderson released nine jazz and Soul albums as a solo artist, including hits "How Deep Does It Go", "Pieces of a Heart", "Hot Coffee", and the hit from his self-titled 1986 album, "Friends and Lovers", a duet with Gloria Loring. The song reached the number-two spot on the charts that year and endeared Anderson to soap opera fans, after he and Loring performed the song on Days of Our Lives. In 1989, Anderson recorded the song "Between You and Me", which was used as the title theme for the film Her Alibi. He also recorded on albums with other leading artists.

Later career

In 1994, Anderson released an album titled Heavy Weather Sunlight Again which is full of soulful songs such as "Love'll Hold My Baby Tonight".

In 1992, Anderson reprised his role as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar for a "20th Anniversary of the Movie" tour, alongside Ted Neeley who also reprised his role as Jesus. Both men had agreed to do the tour only if they got to work together. Initially planned for three months, the production lasted five years and grossed over $100 million, visiting over 50 North American cities, including the Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, the Fox Theaters in Detroit, St. Louis and Atlanta, the Morris Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore, The Orpheum in San Francisco, Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, the Wang Center and Shubert Theater during multiple returns to Boston as well as dates in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. All these showings allowed Anderson to reprise his role over 1,700 times.

In 1997, Anderson performed on Broadway in an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night called Play On! featuring the music of Duke Ellington, playing The Duke. Beginning in 1998, and in later years of his life, he reprised his role as Judas in Superstar to sold-out auditoriums around the world.

One of his later albums, Why We Are Here!, was recorded at the Agape International Spiritual Center, then located in Santa Monica, California. He continued to perform, with Linda Eder, in a show called Once in a Lifetime produced by Eder's then-husband, Frank Wildhorn.

In 2002, Anderson reprised his role as Judas in another national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar with ex-Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach playing Jesus. Bach received mixed reviews while Anderson was again praised. In April 2003, following a disagreement with the director, Bach walked out on the tour and was replaced with Broadway actor Eric Kunze. Anderson stayed on the tour for three more months, but eventually left the show after being diagnosed with leukemia. The tour closed shortly after Anderson's departure.

Personal life and death

In 1992, Anderson married Veronica Porche-Ali, former wife of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

Anderson was diagnosed with leukemia in 2003 while performing with the national tour of Superstar that had started in 2002. According to a page on Anderson's memorial website, he had a minor car accident on his way to perform and, while being treated for his injuries, doctors discovered that Anderson had leukemia. Anderson died from the illness on February 23, 2004, in Los Angeles, just four days before his 59th birthday.[2] The Leonard Cohen / Anjani song "Nightingale" from 2004 was made in his memory.

Discography

Solo

YearTitle
1982Absence With Out Love
  • Released: 1982
  • Label: Epic
1983On and On
  • Released: 1983
  • Label: Epic
1985Protocol
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Epic
1986Carl Anderson
  • Released: 1986
  • Label: Epic
1988Act of Love
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Polydor
1990Pieces of a Heart
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: GRP
1992Fantasy Hotel
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: GRP
1994Heavy Weather/Sunlight Again
  • Released: 1994
  • Label: GRP
1997Why We Are Here! (live)
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Abu Khalil

Soundtracks and compilations

— indicates a solo contribution.

YearArtistTitleContribution
1973Original Motion Picture SoundtrackJesus Christ Superstar
  • Released: 1973 (25th anniversary reissue 1998)
  • Label: MCA
Judas
1989The RippingtonsGRP: On the Cutting Edge (Various Artists)
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: GRP
Vocals ("Tourist in Paradise")
1991GarfieldAm I Cool or What? (Various Artists)
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: GRP
Vocals ("Fat is Where It's At")
1992GRP 10th Anniversary Collection (Various Artists)
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: GRP
Vocals ("How Deep Does It Go")
1994The RippingtonsJazz Live (Various Artists)
  • Released: 1994
  • Label: GRP
Vocals ("Tourist in Paradise")
1996Tim RiceCollection: Stage & Screen Classics (Various Artists)
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Rhino
Vocals ("Heaven on Their Minds")
1997The RippingtonsThe Best of The Rippingtons
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: GRP
Vocals
Original Broadway CastPlay On!
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Varèse
The Duke
1999Various ArtistsThe Civil War: The Complete Work
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Atlantic
Vocals ("Sarah")

Other artists

YearArtistTitleContribution
1976Stevie WonderSongs in the Key of Life
  • Released: 1976
  • Label: Tamla
Background Vocals (uncredited)
1980Menage a TroisMenage a Trois
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: Ariola
Vocals
1981Kazu Matsui ProjectTime No Longer
  • Released: 1981
  • Label: Kazu
Vocals
1983Weather ReportDomino Theory
  • Released: 1983
  • Label: Columbia
Vocals ("Can It Be Done")
1984Weather ReportSportin' Life
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Columbia
Vocals ("Corner Pocket," "Hot Cargo," "Ice-Pick Willy")
1985Kenny LogginsVox Humana
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Columbia
Background Vocals
1986Joe ZawinulDi•a•lects
  • Released: 1986
  • Label: Columbia
Ensemble Voice
1987Nancy WilsonForbidden Lover
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: Epic
Vocals ("Forbidden Lover")
Keiko MatsuiA Drop of Water
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: Passport Jazz
Background Vocals
1989The Zawinul SyndicateBlack Water
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Columbia
Vocals
Dan SiegelLate One Night
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: CBS Associated
Vocals
OceansRidin' the Tide
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Pro-Jazz
Vocals
The RippingtonsTourist in Paradise
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: GRP
Vocals
1990Nancy WilsonLady with a Song
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: Epic
Background Vocals
The RippingtonsWelcome to the St. James' Club
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: GRP
Vocals
1991Don GrusinZephyr
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: GRP
Background Vocals
Peabo BrysonCan You Stop the Rain
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Columbia
Background Vocals
Richard ElliotOn the Town
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Blue Note
Vocals
1992George HowardDo I Ever Cross Your Mind?
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: GRP
Background Vocals
The RippingtonsLive in L.A.
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: GRP
Vocals
1993Eric MarienthalOne Touch
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: GRP
Vocals
1995Kevin ToneyPastel Mood
  • Released: 1995
  • Label: Ichiban
Vocals
1996Michael PauloMy Heart and Soul
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Noteworthy
Vocals
1998NilsBlue Planet
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Ichiban
Vocals
1999Michael PauloMidnight Passion
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Noteworthy
Vocals
Gerald McCauleyThe McCauley Sessions
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Lightyear
Vocals
L.A. Jazz SyndicateL.A. Jazz Syndicate, Vol. 2
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: MCG
Vocals
2000Brenda RussellParis Rain
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Hidden Beach
Vocals
2002Linda EderGold
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Atlantic
Vocals

Theater and concert credits

YearTitleRole
1971Jesus Christ Superstar (pre-Broadway tour)Judas Iscariot
1972Jesus Christ Superstar (Broadway)Judas Iscariot (understudy, later alternated with Ben Vereen)
1976-1977Jesus Christ Superstar (California Youth Theatre organization)Judas Iscariot (with Ted Neeley as Jesus and Yvonne Elliman as Mary)
1991Jesus Christ Superstar (brief West Coast tour)Judas Iscariot (with Barry Dennen as Pilate and Sam Harris as Jesus)
1992-1997Jesus Christ Superstar (national tour)Judas Iscariot (with Ted Neeley as Jesus, Dennis DeYoung as Pilate, Irene Cara/Syreeta Wright as Mary)
1997Play On! (Broadway)The Duke
1998Jesus Christ Superstar (Rubicon Theatre Company)Judas Iscariot (with Ted Neeley as Jesus)
1999Linda Eder - Once in a LifetimeFeatured Vocalist (with Linda Eder and Douglas Sills)
1999-2000Jesus Christ Superstar (Italian tour)Judas Iscariot (also artistic director)
2002Beggar's Holiday (Rubicon Theatre Company)Mac
2002-2003Jesus Christ Superstar (national tour)Judas Iscariot (with Sebastian Bach as Jesus)

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1973 Jesus Christ Superstar Judas Iscariot
1977 The Black Pearl Moro
1985 The Color Purple Reverend Samuel

References

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalradio.com/0_VideoBeat_APRIL_08_MAX.shtml |title=Welcome to National Radio |publisher=Nationalradio.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926230648/http://www.nationalradio.com/0_VideoBeat_APRIL_08_MAX.shtml |archivedate=2011-09-26 |df= }}
2. ^{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2004/feb/25/local/me-anderson25|title=Carl Anderson, 58; Actor Played Judas in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'|first=Elaine|last=Woo|date=25 February 2004|publisher=|accessdate=4 December 2017|newspaper=Los Angeles Times}}

External links

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20040403170853/http://www.cstone.net/~dgarlock/carl/ The Official Website of Performing Artist Carl Anderson]
  • Carl Anderson Biography at SoulTracks
  • {{IMDb name|0026483|Carl Anderson}}
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