Biography
Albert Leornes Greene (born April 13, 1946), known professionally as Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including "Take Me to the River", "Tired of Being Alone", "I'm Still in Love with You", "Love and Happiness", and his signature song, "Let's Stay Together". After his girlfriend died by suicide, Green became an ordained pastor and turned to gospel music. He later returned to secular music.Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. He was referred to on the museum's site as being "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music". He has also been referred to as "The Last of the Great Soul Singers". Green is the winner of 11 Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also received the BMI Icon award and is a Kennedy Center Honors recipient. He was included in the Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, ranking at No. 65, as well as its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, at No. 10.
Filmography
all 32
self 26
Movies 18
TV Shows 14
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)
Mr. SOUL! (2018)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There (2009)
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2007)
Classic Soul at the BBC (2007)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1974 (2007)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers (2006)
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles (2004)
Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels (2004)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
On the Line (2001)
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live! (2001)
The Beatles Revolution (2000)
Tina Turner : Celebrate! (1999)
Where Are They Now? (1999)
Ally McBeal (1997)
The Daily Show (1996)
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996)
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Al Green: Everything's Gonna Be Alright (1991)
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert (1988)
Gospel According to Al Green (1984)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (1972)
The Midnight Special (1972)
Rollin' On The River (1971)
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Grammy Awards (1959)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1974
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GenderMale
Birthday1946-04-13 (78 years old)
Birth NameAlbert Leornes Greene
Birth PlaceForrest City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsArkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame, Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Kennedy Center Honors, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
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