Bobby McFerrin

Composer
Actor
Music Department

Alive Inside is a joyous cinematic exploration of musicÂ’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication falls short. This stirring documentary follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate musicÂ’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones, and offers illuminating interviews with experts including renowned neurologist and best-selling author Oliver Sacks (Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain) and musician Bobby McFerrin (Â“DonÂ’t Worry, Be HappyÂ”). An uplifting cinematic exploration of music and the mind, Alive InsideÂ’s inspirational and emotional story left audiences humming, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award.

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Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory (2014)

Bobby McFerrin was born on 11 March 1950 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for The Two Popes (2019), Cocktail (1988) and Dawn of the Dead (2004). He has been married to Debbie Green since 18 October 1975. They have three children.

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 10 wins & 14 nominations total

Known for

The Two Popes

7.6

Movie

Soundtrack("Prelude to Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466 (Vocal)", "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 (Vocal)", "Prelude to Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466 (Vocal)")

2019

Cocktail

5.9

Movie

Soundtrack("Don't Worry, Be Happy")

1988

Dawn of the Dead

7.2

Movie

Soundtrack("Don't Worry, Be Happy")

2004

Twins

6.2

Movie

Soundtrack("Turtle Shoes")

1988

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Composer

Cypher
5.9
- Composer
- 2023
Karol G: Mientras me curo del cora
Music Video
- Composer
- 2023
Museet
TV Mini Series
- Composer (music)
- 2022
Don't Worry Be Happy Parody
Music Video
- Composer
- 2018
Speechless
- Composer
- 2015
The Ketchup on the Rye
Video
- Composer (with music by)
- 2015
Pentatonix Feat. Tori Kelly: Winter Wonderland/Don't Worry Be Happy
Music Video
- Composer
- 2014
Circles
Short
- Composer (music by)
- 2006
Lifecycles: A Story of AIDS in Malawi
- Composer
- 2003
Big Mama
6.5
Short
- Composer
- 2000
Haris & Panos Katsimihas: Don't Worry Be Happy
Music Video
- Composer
- 1992
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
8.1
- Composer
- 1989
Knick Knack
7.4
Short
- Composer
- 1989
Bobby McFerrin: Don't Worry, Be Happy
7.3
Music Video
- Composer
- 1988
How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin and How the Camel Got His Hump
6.9
Video
- Composer
- 1987

Actor

BOBBY McFERRIN live at Jazz in Vienne
- 2014
Bobby McFerrin: Circlesong 6
Music Video
- Bobby McFerrin
- 1997
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
7.4
TV Movie
- The Wizard of Oz
- Host
- 1996
Son of the Pink Panther
3.9
- Bobby McFerrin (uncredited)
- 1993
Bobby McFerrin: The Siamese Cat Song
Music Video
- 1991
Bobby McFerrin: The Garden
Music Video
- Bobby McFerrin
- 1990
Bobby McFerrin: Baby
Music Video
- Bobby McFerrin
- 1990
Bobby McFerrin: Don't Worry, Be Happy
7.3
Music Video
- Bobby McFerrin
- 1988
Bobby McFerrin: Good Lovin'
Music Video
- Bobby McFerrin
- 1988
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
7.1
TV Movie
- Santabear
- Bullybear (voice)
- 1987
Bobby McFerrin: Opportunity
Music Video
- Bobby McFerrin
- 1986

Music Department

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Born
- March 11, 1950
- New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
- Debbie GreenOctober 18, 1975 - present (3 children)
Other works
1990s: TV commercial for Ocean Spray fruit juice.
Publicity listings
- 1 Article

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His song, "Don't Worry Be Happy," went to #1 on the U.S. charts September of 1988. He then won the Grammy for "best Male Pop Vocalist," "Best Song," and "Record of the Year." To his dismay and without permission, "Don't Worry Be Happy" was used in George Bush's reelection campaign.