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Aretha Franklin

Acting Born Mar 25, 1942 Died Aug 16, 2018 Memphis, Tennessee, USA 86 credits
86
Total Credits
1953–2025
73 Years Career Span
25
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Aretha Franklin works in acting. Born March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Died August 16, 2018. Archytele tracks 86 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Upside

2019

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self - Musical Guest
Film

The Swimming Pool

as Self
Film

Blues Brothers 2000

as Mrs. Murphy

Attack on Tomorrow

as Self - Performer

Electroid Zaborger 7

as Homebuilt Computer / Singer (voice)

Late Show with David Letterman

as Self - Musical Guest

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Musical Guest

Murphy Brown

as Aretha Franklin
Film

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

as Aretha Franklin
Film

Monsters, Inc.

as Self
Film

Inherit the Wind

1960

Frequent co-stars

Dan Aykroyd 2 shared titles
James Brown 2 shared titles
Steve Cropper 2 shared titles
Donald 'Duck' Dunn 2 shared titles
Willie Hall 2 shared titles
Tom Malone 2 shared titles
Lou Marini 2 shared titles
Matt Murphy 2 shared titles
Alan Rubin 2 shared titles
Bobby Sherman 1 shared title

Career timeline

Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Mr. McMahonStax: Soulsville USA
WHAM!They All Came Out to MontreuxBurt Bacharach at the BBCGeorge Michael: Portrait of an Artist
Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Magic Voices of Pop
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll PresidentAretha Franklin, soul sister
The Upside · In Memory OfThe ApolloAretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsAmazing GraceAmerican Dream: DetroitAretha Franklin: Respect
This Is Bob Hope...Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our LivesGrammy's Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special
Freedom : La Story de George MichaelJazz at the White House
Queens of Soul at the BBC
Late Night with Seth MeyersLed Zeppelin Played Here
Cachitos de hierro y cromoMuscle Shoals
Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Classic Soul at the BBCAtlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
George Michael - Twenty FiveThe Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
Deal or No Deal
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul YearsTom Dowd & The Language of Music
Britney Spears: In the ZoneSam Cooke: Legend
It's Black Entertainment
VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha FranklinThe Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George MichaelAretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985
Blues Brothers 2000VH1: Divas LiveMotown 40: The Music Is ForeverThe Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
Late Show with David LettermanLate Night with Conan O'BrienAretha Franklin: Duets
Night of 100 Stars III
Murphy BrownAretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

Full Filmography

86 titles
  • Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Mr. McMahon (2024) as Self (Archive Footage)
  • Stax: Soulsville USA (2024) as Self - (Archive Footage)
  • WHAM! (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • They All Came Out to Montreux (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Burt Bacharach at the BBC (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • George Michael: Portrait of an Artist (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music (2022) as Self (voice)
  • 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Magic Voices of Pop (2021) as Self (archive)
  • Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Aretha Franklin, soul sister (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Upside (2019) In Memory Of
  • The Apollo (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music) (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • Amazing Grace (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • American Dream: Detroit (2018) as Self - Interviewee
  • Aretha Franklin: Respect (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • This Is Bob Hope... (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017) as Self
  • Grammy's Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special (2017) as Self
  • Freedom : La Story de George Michael (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • Jazz at the White House (2016) as Self
  • Queens of Soul at the BBC (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014) as Self (archive footage)
  • Cachitos de hierro y cromo (2013) as Self (archive footage)
  • Muscle Shoals (2013) as Self
  • Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin (2011) as Self
  • The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story (2010) as Self
  • The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009) as Self
  • Classic Soul at the BBC (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built (2007) as Self
  • George Michael - Twenty Five (2006) as Self
  • The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers (2006) as Self
  • Deal or No Deal (2005) as Self
  • Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Tom Dowd & The Language of Music (2004) as Self
  • Britney Spears: In the Zone (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sam Cooke: Legend (2003) as Self
  • It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Mrs. Murphy (archive footage)
  • VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin (2001) as Self
  • The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001) as Self
  • Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration (2000) as Self
  • George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (1999) as Self
  • Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985 (1999) as Self
  • Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) as Mrs. Murphy
  • VH1: Divas Live (1998) as Self - Performer
  • Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) as Self
  • The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' (1998) as Self
  • The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997) as Homebuilt Computer / Singer (voice)
  • Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Aretha Franklin: Duets (1993) as Self
  • Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
  • Murphy Brown (1988) as Aretha Franklin
  • Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul (1988) as Self
  • James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul (1987) as Self
  • WWF Superstars (1986) as Aretha Franklin
  • WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986) as Self
  • Women in Rock (1986) as Self
  • Miami Vice (1984) Songs
  • Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
  • The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982) as Self
  • Solid Gold (1980) as Self
  • The Blues Brothers (1980) as Mrs. Murphy
  • The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
  • Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris (1977) as Self
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
  • The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
  • The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
  • Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968 (1968) as Self
  • Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68 (1968) as Self
  • Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968 (1968) as Self
  • Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns (1968) as self
  • Woody Allen Looks at 1967 (1967) as Self
  • Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer
  • The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Singer
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
  • The Oscars (1953) as Self
  • Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer as Self (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Aretha Franklin best known for?

Aretha Franklin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Upside (2019), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), The Swimming Pool (1969), Blues Brothers 2000 (1998).

When and where was Aretha Franklin born?

Aretha Franklin was born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. They passed away on August 16, 2018.

How many credits does Aretha Franklin have?

Aretha Franklin has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2025.

What is Aretha Franklin's background in cinema and television?

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone twice named her as the greatest singer of all time. With global sales of over 75 million records, Franklin is one of the world's best-selling music artists. As a c...