The crossword solutions for the term 'PIPPIN' Star Ben Vereen is an American actor, dancer, and singer. He is best known for his Tony Award-winning performance in the Broadway musical PIPPIN, for which he also won a Drama Desk Award. He has also appeared in films such as Funny Lady, Roots, and All That Jazz. Vereen has also had a successful career on television, appearing in shows such as Webster, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and How I Met Your Mother.