Biography
Allen Richard Toussaint (; January 14, 1938 – November 10, 2015) was an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. He was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century, described as "one of popular music's great backroom figures." Many musicians recorded Toussaint's compositions. He was a producer for hundreds of recordings: the best known are "Right Place, Wrong Time", by longtime friend Dr. John, and "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle.
Filmography
all 22
Movies 19
self 17
TV Shows 3
Proprietor
Eve's Bayou (1997)
Movie
Allen Toussaint
Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together (1982)
Movie
Composer
Black Samson (1974)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1938-01-14
Deathday2015-11-10 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
ChildrenClarence Toussaint
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsAmericana Lifetime Achievement Award for Producer/Engineer, Grammy Trustees Award, National Medal of Arts, Blues Music Award
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