Acting
Mavis Staples
- Born
- July 10, 1939
- Place
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
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
Known for
6.5Rejoice and Shout
2011
The Soul of Stax
1994
Soul Divas
2007
10.0The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
1970
5.6The Klansman
1974
6.9Mavis!
2015
7.8No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
2005
7.6Lightning in a Bottle
2004
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
2018
Remembering Chicago Again
1995
6.0Blues Divas
2005
7.7The Last Waltz
1978
8.0Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
1994
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
1992
6.0The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
2016
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
2016
7.9Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020
9.3Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
2020