Biography
Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000) was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s," he was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the patriarch and member of singing group The Staple Singers, which included his son Pervis and daughters Mavis, Yvonne, and Cleotha.
Filmography
all 9
Movies 7
self 4
TV Shows 2
Self
Blues at the BBC (2009)
Movie
Pops Staples
Wag the Dog (1997)
Movie
5.4
Mr. Tucker
True Stories (1986)
Movie
Self
The Last Waltz (1978)
Movie
Theme Song Performance
Let's Do It Again (1975)
Movie
The Staple Singers
The Klansman (1974)
Movie
Self - The Staple Singers
The Midnight Special (1972)
TV
The Staple Singers
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children (1970)
Movie
Self - The Staple Singers
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
TV
Ratings
Average 6.33
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1961
1974
1978
2009
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1914-12-28
Deathday2000-12-19 (85 years old)
Birth PlaceWinona, United States of America
ChildrenPervis Staples, Cleotha Staples, Yvonne Staples, Mavis Staples
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsThe Staple Singers
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