Biography
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.
Filmography
all 37
Movies 25
self 25
TV Shows 12
Self - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
TV
6.58
Self - Musical Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
TV
6
Melody Cool
Graffiti Bridge (1990)
Movie
Soloist
The Cosby Show (1984)
TV
6.2
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
Self - Musical Guest
Townsend Television
TV
Gallery
Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1939-07-10 (85 years old)
Birth PlaceChicago, United States
FatherPops Staples
SiblingsYvonne Staples, Cleotha Staples, Pervis Staples
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsThe Staple Singers
AwardsLibera Award for Best Blues Record, "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award, Maple Blues Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, Blues Music Award
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