Biography
Malcolm 'Mac' John Rebennack Jr., better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music combined blues, pop, jazz, boogie-woogie, funk, and rock and roll.
Active as a session musician from the late 1950s until his death, he gained a following in the late 1960s after the release of his album Gris-Gris and his appearance at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. He typically performed a lively, theatrical stage show inspired by medicine shows, Mardi Gras costumes, and voodoo ceremonies. Rebennack recorded thirty studio albums and nine live albums, as well as contributing to thousands of other musicians' recordings. In 1973 he achieved a top-10 hit single with "Right Place, Wrong Time".
The winner of six Grammy Awards, Rebennack was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by singer John Legend in March 2011. In May 2013, Rebennack received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Tulane University.
Filmography
all 59
Movies 47
self 38
TV Shows 12
The Dancing Man of L.A. (2021)
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue (2017)
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009)
Curious George (2006)
John Scofield - Live 3 Ways (2005)
The Big Day (1999)
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Touched by an Angel (1994)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
American Tongues (1987)
Yeah You Rite! (1985)
Pray TV (1980)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
The Fat Black Pussycat (1963)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1941-11-21
Deathday2019-06-06 (77 years old)
Birth NameMalcolm John Rebennack
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsMalcolm John Rebennack, Malcolm "Mac" John Rebennack Jr.
AwardsMOJO Awards, Blues Music Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance, Grammy Award for Best Blues Album
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