Big Mama Thornton

Acting Born Dec 11, 1926 Died Jul 25, 1984 Montgomery, Alabama, USA 5 credits

Biography

Big Mama Thornton works in acting. Born December 11, 1926 in Montgomery, Alabama, USA. Died July 25, 1984. Archytele tracks 5 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

2026

Elvis: A Life in Music

2004

Gunsmoke BluesThe American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

2003

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

1968

The Dick Cavett Show

Full Filmography

5 titles

Elvis: A Life in Music (2026) as Self (archive footage)
Gunsmoke Blues (2004) as Self
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 (2004) as Self
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2 (2003) as Herself
The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Big Mama Thornton best known for?

Big Mama Thornton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Stepford Wives (2004).

When and where was Big Mama Thornton born?

Big Mama Thornton was born on December 11, 1926 in Montgomery, Alabama, USA. They passed away on July 25, 1984.

How many credits does Big Mama Thornton have?

Big Mama Thornton has accumulated over 5 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2026.

What is Big Mama Thornton's background in cinema and television?

Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984) was an American rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter. She was the first to record Leiber and Stoller's "Hound Dog", in 1952, which became her biggest hit, staying seven weeks at number one on the Billboard R&B chart in 1953 and selling almost two mill...