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Big Joe Turner

Acting Born May 18, 1911 Died Nov 24, 1985 Kansas City, Missouri, USA 9 credits
9
Total Credits
1955–2004
50 Years Career Span
2
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Big Joe Turner works in acting. Born May 18, 1911 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Died November 24, 1985. Archytele tracks 9 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Gunsmoke BluesThe American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
Piano BluesBluesy Entertainment: Live
The Last of the Blue Devils
Roots
Le Grand Échiquier
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
Rhythm and Blues Revue

Full Filmography

9 titles
  • Gunsmoke Blues (2004) as Self
  • The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 (2004) as Self
  • Piano Blues (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • Bluesy Entertainment: Live (2003) as Self
  • The Last of the Blue Devils (1979) as Self
  • Roots (1977) as The Singer
  • Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
  • Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1956) as Big Joe Turner
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  • Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Big Joe Turner best known for?

Big Joe Turner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Funhouse (1981), Le Grand Échiquier (1972).

When and where was Big Joe Turner born?

Big Joe Turner was born on May 18, 1911 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA . They passed away on November 24, 1985.

How many credits does Big Joe Turner have?

Big Joe Turner has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2004.

What is Big Joe Turner's background in cinema and television?

Joseph Vernon "Big Joe" Turner Jr. (May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985) was an American singer from Kansas City, Missouri. According to songwriter Doc Pomus, "Rock and roll would have never happened without him." His greatest fame was due to his rock-and-roll recordings in the 1950s, particularly "Shake, Rattle and Roll"...

Big Joe Turner by the numbers

9credits
7films
2TV series
1955–2004active years

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