Mavis Staples
b. 1939 (age 87)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Actress
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.
Known For
Filmography
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★ 6.6
Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute
2021 Self
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Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular
2021 Actress
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★ 8.0
Soul America
2020 Self
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Stern Grove - Best of the Fest
2020 Self
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The 18th Annual Americana Honors & Awards
2019 Self
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★ 7.4
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
2018 Self
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★ 7.4
Mavis!
2016 Self
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★ 7.3
The 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
2016 Self
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The Newport Effect
2014 Actress
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Jubilee Showcase
2013 Actress
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★ 6.4
Rejoice and Shout
2010 Self
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★ 7.2
Blues Divas
2005 Self
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★ 7.6
Lightning in a Bottle
2004 Self
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★ 7.1
Blind Boys of Alabama: Go Tell It on the Mountain
2004 Actress
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Soulsville
2003 Self
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★ 7.7
Townsend Television
1993 Self
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★ 8.1
The Ryde Devine
1992 Self
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The Folk Gospel Music Festival
1969 Self