Bill Withers
Biography
Bill Withers works in acting. Born July 4, 1938 in Slab Fork, West Virginia, USA. Died March 30, 2020. Archytele tracks 27 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
27 titles- The Groove Under the Groove (2026)
- Heartbreakers at the BBC (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- The Black Godfather (2019) as Self
- Mr. SOUL! (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 (2018) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Kings of Soul (2015) as Self
- Kenny Rogers and Friends (2010) as Self
- Still Bill (2010) as Self
- Soul Power (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Classic Soul at the BBC (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Bill Withers
- The Boy King (1986) as Bill Withers
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Vegetable Soup (1975)
- Dead Is Dead (1974) Music
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 (1974) as Self
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1974 (1974)
- Bill Withers in Concert - Live at BBC 1973 (1973)
- Save the Children (1973) as Self
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Rollin' On The River (1971)
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bill Withers best known for?
Bill Withers is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Criminal Minds (2005), Saturday Night Live (1975), Barton Fink (1991).
When and where was Bill Withers born?
Bill Withers was born on July 4, 1938 in Slab Fork, West Virginia, USA. They passed away on March 30, 2020.
How many credits does Bill Withers have?
Bill Withers has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2026.
What is Bill Withers's background in cinema and television?
William Harrison "Bill" Withers, Jr. (July 4, 1938 - March 30, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985. Some of his best-known songs are "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day", and "Grandma's Hands".