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
A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony Myles (2023)
Movie
Self
Dear Jerry - Celebrating The Music of Jerry Garcia (2016)
Movie
Self
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance (2013)
Movie
Self
Let Them Talk: A Celebration of New Orleans Blues (2011)
Movie
Self
Hugh Laurie: Down by the River (2011)
Movie
Self
Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast (2010)
Movie
Self
Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... (2008)
TV
Himself
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans (2008)
Movie
Self
Elvis Costello Allen Toussaint - Hot as a Pistol Keen as a Blade (2006)
Movie
Himself
The New Orleans Concert: The Music of America's Soul (2006)
Movie
New Orleans Concert - The Music of Americas Soul (2006)
Movie
Self
Hurricane on the Bayou (2006)
Movie
Self
Putting the River in Reverse (2006)
Movie
Self
Make It Funky! (2005)
Movie
self
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005)
TV
Himself
The Legends of New Orleans : The music of Fats Domino (2003)
Movie
Proprietor
Eve's Bayou (1997)
Movie
Actor
Behind the Scenes (1992)
TV
Allen Toussaint
Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together (1982)
Movie
Self
Always for Pleasure (1978)
Movie
5.29
Composer
Black Samson (1974)
Movie
Self
Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky
Movie
Ratings
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1938-01-14
Deathday2015-11-09 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, United States of America
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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