Carl Anderson (singer)

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Carl Anderson ( February 27, 1945 - February 23, 2004 ) was an American singer and actor .

Career

He achieved international fame mainly through his portrayal of Judas Iscariot in the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar and the film adaptation of the same name . Anderson played this role for over 30 years.

In 1986 he was involved in Joe Zawinul's album Di-a-lects .

Anderson died of leukemia 4 days before his 59th birthday .

Discography

Chart positions
Explanation of the data
Albums
Carl Anderson
  US 87 09/20/1986 (12 weeks)
Singles
Buttercup
  UK 49 06/08/1985 (4 weeks)
Friends and Lovers
  US 2 09/27/1986 (21 weeks)

Studio albums:

  • 1982: Absence With Out Love
  • 1983: On and On
  • 1985: Protocol
  • 1986: Carl Anderson
  • 1988: Act of Love
  • 1990: Pieces of a Heart
  • 1992: Fantasy Hotel
  • 1994: Heavy Weather / Sunlight Again
  • 1997: Why We Are Here!

Singles:

  • 1985: Buttercup
  • 1986: Friends and Lovers

swell

  1. a b Chart sources: UK US

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