business | February 01, 2026

Ben E. King - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Ben E. King net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! He is famous for his hit tunes “Stand by Me,” “This Magic Moment,” and his ballad “Spanish Harlem,” among other. He was the founder of The Stand By Me Foundation. In this article, we will discover how old is Ben E. King? Who is Ben E. King dating now & how much money does Ben E. King have?

NameBen E. King
First NameBen
Last NameE. King
OccupationSoul Singer
BirthdaySeptember 28
Birth Year1938
Place of BirthHenderson
Home TownNorth Carolina
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignVirgo
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ben E. King Biography

Ben E. King is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on September 28, 1938 in Henderson, North Carolina, United States. He performed with He sang with Prince Royce at the 2010 Latin Grammys. at the 2010 Latin Grammys.

He was married to Betty his bride Betty in 1964, and they later welcomed three kids. He also had six grandchildren.

The track “Stand by Me” was recorded by Timon and Pumba in the Disney Sing-a-Long video.

Ben E. King Net Worth

Ben is one of the richest Soul Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben E. King's net worth $30 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was born Benjamin Earl Nelson, he was a member of choirs in churches as a young person. He was raised in Harlem.

Net Worth$30 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeSoul Singer
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

Many peoples want to know what is Ben E. King ethnicity, nationality, Ancestry & Race? Let's check it out! As per public resource, IMDb & Wikipedia, Ben E. King's ethnicity is Black. We will update Ben E. King's religion & political views in this article. Please check the article again after few days.

Who is Ben E. King Dating?

According to our records, Ben E. King is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Ben E. King’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ben E. King height 6 ft 0 in Ben weight 68 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 0 in
Weight68 kg
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Facts & Trivia

Ben Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ben E. King celebrates birthday on September 28 of every year.

What songs is Ben E. King famous for?

  • 1. “ There Goes My Baby”
  • 2. “ Save the Last Dance for Me”
  • 3. “ Spanish Harlem”
  • 4. “ This Magic Moment”
  • 5. “ I (Who Have Nothing)”

When did Ben E. King pass away?

April 30, 2015

How did Ben E. King get famous?

In 1975, Atlantic president Ahmet Ertegun caught King’s act in a Miami lounge and invited him to re-sign with the label. King scored an unlikely comeback smash with the disco track “Supernatural Thing, Pt. I,” which returned him to the top of the R&B charts in 1975 and also reached the pop Top Five.

Where is Ben E. King buried?

King was the lead singer of the Drifters and a solo star whose baritone produced pop and rhythm ‘n blues classics as “There Goes My Baby” and “Spanish Harlem.” Earlier this year, the Library of Congressinducted King’s version of “Stand By Me” into the National Recording Registry. He was interred in Hackensack Cemetery.

Is Ben E. King a one hit wonder?

King: No One Hit Wonder, But One Hit Was A Wonder. Ben E King, who died yesterday at 76, had a number of hit songs, including three that are on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of “500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.”

You may read full biography about Ben E. King from Wikipedia.