- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 5, 1956
- Place of Birth
- Seattle, Washington, USA
Kenny G
Kenneth Bruce Gorelick, better known by his stage name Kenny G, is an American jazz saxophonist. His 1986 album, Duotones, brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records. Kenny G's career started with a job as a sideman for Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra in 1973; he was 17 and still in high school. He continued to play professionally while studying for a major in accounting at the University of Washington in Seattle, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude. He played with the funk band Cold, Bold and Together before becoming a credited member of The Jeff Lorber Fusion. He began his solo career after his period with Lorber. Kenny G has worked on several film soundtracks, including Dying Young and The Bodyguard. The song "Theme for Dying Young", written for that movie, was no…
Filmography
movieA Very Jonas Christmas Movie
2025 · Kenny G
movieIn Whose Name?
2025 · Self
movie2024 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2024 · Self
movieListening to Kenny G
2021 · Self
movieThe Postal Service Zoom Auditions
2020 · Self
movieThe SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
2020 · Songs
tvTamron Hall
2019 · Self - Guest
tvHoley Moley
2019 · Self
tvDrop the Mic
2017 · Self
movieA Bad Moms Christmas
2017 · Himself
movieClive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
2017 · Self
movieMichael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special
2017 · Janitor
tvMatch Game
2016 · Self - Panelist
tvLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014 · Self
movieWheedle's Groove
2009 · Self
movieKenny G: An Evening Of Rhythm & Romance
2009 · Self - Sax
movieKenny G: An Evening of Rhythm and Romance - Live
2009 · Himself
movieHit Man: David Foster & Friends
2008 · Self
movieAndrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany
2007 · Self
tvDirty Sexy Money
2007
tvBritain's Got More Talent
2007 · Self
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Musical Guest
tvAmerican Idol
2002 · Self - Guest
movieArista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
2000 · Self
tvFuturama
1999 · Kenny G's Head (voice)
tvThe View
1997 · Self
movieStar Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
1996 · Self
tvThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · Self - Guest
tvMADtv
1995 · Self
World Music Awards
tvWorld Music Awards
1993 · Self
movieThe Bodyguard
1992 · Theme Song Performance
movieMichael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton
1992 · Self
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
movieTraffic Jam
1991 · Original Music Composer
movieVoices That Care
1991 · Self
tvThe Ronn Lucas Show
1990
movieKenny G Live 1989
1989 · Saxophones, all instruments, Producer
movieKenny G - Live at Montreux
1988 · , Director
tvMTV Video Music Awards
1984 · Self
tvSurprise, Surprise
1984 · Self
Christmas in Washington
tvChristmas in Washington
1982 · Self
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self