George Beverly Shea

George Beverly Shea

Born: February 1, 1909
in Winchester, Ontario, Canada
George Beverly "Bev" Shea (born February 1, 1909) is a Canadian-born American gospel singer and hymn composer. 

George Beverly Shea's deep resonant voice has sung hope into the lives of hundreds of millions of people throughout his long and legendary career. Throughout his 65-year friendship with Billy Graham, he has been a permanent fixture at Billy Graham crusades in all fifty states and on every continent in the world. According to the Guinness Book of Records Shea holds the world record for singing in person to the most people ever, with an estimated cumulative live audience of 220 million people. Still more people have been impacted by his music through Grammy-winning recordings, as well as television and radio broadcasts across the world.  

His legacy is nothing short of extraordinary.

Movies for George Beverly Shea...

Tent Revival Homecoming
Title: Tent Revival Homecoming
Character: Himself
Released: September 27, 2011
Type: Movie
Hosted by Bill and Gloria Gaither and filmed on the magnificent grounds of the Billy Graham Library, this quintessential Tent Revival Homecoming features more than 140 of gospel music's most beloved artists. With sawdust floors, a simple canvas canopy overhead and songs that recapture the spirit of the old-fashioned tent revivals of the 1950s and 1960s, this Homecoming gathering celebrates a time-honored tradition that has impacted countless lives for eternity.
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Then Sings My Soul
Title: Then Sings My Soul
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
George Beverly Shea's deep resonant voice has sung hope into the lives of hundreds of millions of people throughout his long and legendary career. Throughout his 65-year friendship with Billy Graham, he has been a permanent fixture at Billy Graham crusades in all fifty states and on every continent in the world. He has sung to an estimated 220 million people during his lifetime, and currently holds the world record for singing to more people in person than any other artist in history. Still more people have been impacted by his music through Grammy-winning recordings, as well as television and radio broadcasts across the world. It is clear that the integrity and humility that have long characterized this man of God have given a unique credibility to all that he stands for, and that kind of legacy is nothing short of extraordinary.
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Crazy Legs Conti: Zen and the Art of Competitive Eating
Title: Crazy Legs Conti: Zen and the Art of Competitive Eating
Character: Himself
Released: May 4, 2004
Type: Movie
Crazy Legs Conti is an eccentric New York window washer, nude model and sperm donor, and huge fan of the annual July 4th hot dog eating competition. When he casually breaks the world oyster eating record in New Orleans, he decides to dedicate himself to fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a professional competitive eater.
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Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham
Title: Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1993
Type: Movie
"This biography profiles the life and faith of the man who has preached to more people than any other person in history. "William Franklin Graham, better known as Billy Graham, is considered by many as the face and voice of evangelicals in America today. Having preached to more than 110 million people, his career spans more than five decades. At 75 years of age, millions throughout the world still hang on his words. "With historical footage of pivotal events, and interviews with Graham, this behind-the -scenes documentary looks at his evangelic crusade in 1992 which reveals how and why the name Billy Graham has become synonymous with American Evangelism."--1994 Peabody Awards entry form.
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Oiltown, U.S.A.
Title: Oiltown, U.S.A.
Character: Self - singer
Released: February 27, 1953
Type: Movie
A ruthless Texas oil baron and his non-believing daughter find God in this early witnessing film produced by and featuring Billy Graham.