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David Ruffin

Known For: Acting
Born: January 18, 1941 in Whynot, Mississippi, USA
Died: June 1, 1991
Active Years: 1984–2021 (38 Years)
Total Credits: 7 credits in database

Acting Born Jan 18, 1941 Died Jun 1, 1991 Whynot, Mississippi, USA 7 credits

Biography

David Ruffin works in acting. Born January 18, 1941 in Whynot, Mississippi, USA. Died June 1, 1991. Archytele tracks 7 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Stevie Wonder 1 shared title

Lin-Manuel Miranda 1 shared title

Chris Rock 1 shared title

Tony Lawrence 1 shared title

Nina Simone 1 shared title

B.B. King 1 shared title

Abbey Lincoln 1 shared title

Mavis Staples 1 shared title

Mahalia Jackson 1 shared title

Sly Stone 1 shared title

Career timeline

2021

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2005

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

1998

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

1995

Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown

1985

Live AidThe Making of Sun City

1984

MTV Video Music Awards

Full Filmography

7 titles

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) as Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005) as Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) as Self (archive footage)
Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown (1995) as Self
Live Aid (1985) as Self
The Making of Sun City (1985)
MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Ruffin best known for?

David Ruffin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021), Live Aid (1985), The Grass Harp (1996).

When and where was David Ruffin born?

David Ruffin was born on January 18, 1941 in Whynot, Mississippi, USA. They passed away on June 1, 1991.

How many credits does David Ruffin have?

David Ruffin has accumulated over 7 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2021.

David Ruffin by the numbers

7credits

6films

1TV series

1984–2021active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Live Aid (1985) as Self — aged about 44
MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 43
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) as Self — aged about 80

Full filmography (7) Born on January 18 In memoriam 1991

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