★ 6.9 
Acting
Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau is best known for Saturday Night Live, Touched by an Angel, American Idol and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Al Jarreau was born on March 12, 1940. Al Jarreau died on February 12, 2017 at the age of 76.
- Born
- March 12, 1940
- Place of birth
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- Died
- February 12, 2017 (76 years old)
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".
Known for
Filmography
- 2012The Soul ManSelf
- 2011Resto Umile World ShowSelf
- 2002American IdolSelf - Guest
- 2001Star AcademySelf
- 1998Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL ShowSelf
- 1996Promised LandRev. Gentry Hall
- 1994New York UndercoverAl Jarreau
- 1994Touched by an AngelAl Jarreau
- 1992Later... with Jools Holland
- 1987Sacrée soiréeSelf
- 1986Wedden, dat..?Self
- 1982The Billy Crystal Comedy HourSelf
- 1982Na sowas!Self
- 1982Champs-ElyséesSelf
- 1980FridaysSelf - Musical Guest
- 1978Bio’s BahnhofSelf
- 1977TelespieleSelf
- 1977Auf los geht's losSelf
- 1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelf
- 1975Numéro unSelf
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest
- 1974Dinah!Self
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1959Stars in der ManegeSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Al Jarreau been in?
Al Jarreau is best known for Saturday Night Live, Touched by an Angel, American Idol and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
When was Al Jarreau born?
Al Jarreau was born on March 12, 1940. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA)
How old is Al Jarreau?
Al Jarreau died on February 12, 2017 at the age of 76.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·