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Ben Powers

American actor (1950-2015) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 64

Alton Adelbert Powers, known professionally as Ben Powers, was an American actor and comedian. Powers was best known for his role as Keith Albert Anderson, the husband of Thelma Evans, during the sixth and final season of the CBS sitcom Good Times.

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2015Died6 April 20151984Shattered VowsFilm, TodUncensoredFilm, 1984Skit Characters1983The Man Who Loved WomenFilm1982The New Odd CoupleSeries, Sidepocket SidneyThings Are Tough All OverFilm, 1982The Pimp1981Gimme a Break!SeriesThe Greatest American HeroSeries, 19811980Cheech & Chong's Next MovieFilm, Welfare Black1977Laugh-InSeries1976Laverne & ShirleySeries, Aaron1974Good TimesSeries, Keith Anderson1950Born5 July 1950

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  • Cheech & Chong's Next Movie 1980
  • Things Are Tough All Over 1982
  • The Man Who Loved Women 1983

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Powers was also a cast member on the NBC television comedy series Laugh-In (1977-78).

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1950 to 2015 · aged 64