Mavis Staples
Known for Acting
Born July 10, 1939
Place of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family's band The Staple Singers and also as a solo artist, and had noted collaborations with Prince. Staples was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.
Filmography
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021
as Self - Singer (archive footage) (voice)
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
2005
as Self
The Last Waltz
1978
as Self
The Klansman
1974
as The Staple Singers
Graffiti Bridge
1990
as Melody Cool
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
1992
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020
as Self
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
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as Self
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
2019
as Self
Lightning in a Bottle
2004
as Self
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
2016
as Self
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
2020
as Self
Soul Divas
2007
as Self
Mavis!
2015
as Self
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
2018
as Self
The Soul of Stax
1994
as Self
Blues Divas
2005
as Self
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
1970
as The Staple Singers
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
1994
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
2016
as Self
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