Dr. John
Acting Born Nov 20, 1941 Died Jun 6, 2019 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 56 credits
Biography
Dr. John works in acting. Born November 20, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Died June 6, 2019. Archytele tracks 56 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
New Orleans That WasTake Me to the River: New Orleans
The Dancing Man of L.A.
Nice Girls Don't Stay for BreakfastNice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast · Thanks
America's Musical JourneyEvery Night's a Saturday Night
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
Dr John . feat.Arturo Sandoval & Sarah Morrow -Live At Avio Session BaselAll My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Dr. John featuring Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys: Locked Down Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Dr. John & The Lower 911 - Montreux Jazz Festival
Treme
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on MeTootie's Last SuitThe Blind Boys of Alabama - Live in New Orleans
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans
Curious George · Theme Song PerformanceLive from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1New Orleans: Music in Exile
Dr. John - Live At Montreux 1995
Lightning in a BottleWhoopi's Littleburg
Piano BluesJohnny Winter: Live
Christina Aguilera: My ReflectionJohnny Winter: Pieces & BitsDavid Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session
The Big Day · Original Music Composer
Blues Brothers 2000
Keb' Mo': Sessions at West 54th
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
Live from the House of Blues
Touched by an Angel
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Marianne Faithfull: Blazing AwayRingo Starr and His All-Starr Band
MTV Unplugged
Candy MountainCandy Mountain · Music
B.B. King & Friends
Energy and How to Get It
Full Filmography
56 titles- New Orleans That Was (2022) as Self
- Take Me to the River: New Orleans (2022) as Self
- The Dancing Man of L.A. (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019) as Self - Singer (archive footage)
- Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019) Thanks
- America's Musical Journey (2018) as Self
- Every Night's a Saturday Night (2018) as Self
- Monochrome: Black, White & Blue (2017) as Self
- The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music (2016) as Self
- Dr John . feat.Arturo Sandoval & Sarah Morrow -Live At Avio Session Basel (2014) as vocals, piano
- All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman (2014) as Himself
- Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Dr. John featuring Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys: Locked Down Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (2012)
- Dr. John & The Lower 911 - Montreux Jazz Festival (2011)
- Treme (2010) as Dr. John
- Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) as Self - Performer
- Tootie's Last Suit (2009) as Self
- The Blind Boys of Alabama - Live in New Orleans (2009)
- Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans (2008) as Self
- Curious George (2006) Theme Song Performance
- Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1 (2006) as Self
- New Orleans: Music in Exile (2006) as Himself
- Dr. John - Live At Montreux 1995 (2005) as himself
- Lightning in a Bottle (2004) as Self
- Whoopi's Littleburg (2004)
- Piano Blues (2003) as Self
- Johnny Winter: Live (2003) as Self
- Christina Aguilera: My Reflection (2001) as Self - Guest
- Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits (2001)
- David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session (2001) as Self
- The Big Day (1999) Original Music Composer
- Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) as The Louisiana Gator Boys
- Keb' Mo': Sessions at West 54th (1997) as Himself
- A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan (1996) as Self
- Live from the House of Blues (1995)
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Dr. John
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Marianne Faithfull: Blazing Away (1990) as Piano
- Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band (1990) as Self
- MTV Unplugged (1989) as Self
- Candy Mountain (1988) as Henry
- Candy Mountain (1988) Music
- B.B. King & Friends (1987) as Self
- Energy and How to Get It (1981)
- Pray TV (1980) as Dr. John and The Holy Moley Singers
- CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) as Self
- The Last Waltz (1978) as Self
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) as Our Guests at Heartland
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Dr John: New Orleans Swamp (1974) as Himself
- Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends (1974) as Self/Performer
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Stamping Ground (1971) as Self
- The Fat Black Pussycat (1963) as Witness (uncredited)
- King Bee - The Slim Harpo Story as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dr. John best known for?
Dr. John is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013), Treme (2010), Curious George (2006), Blues Brothers 2000 (1998).
When and where was Dr. John born?
Dr. John was born on November 20, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. They passed away on June 6, 2019.
How many credits does Dr. John have?
Dr. John has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2022.
What is Dr. John's background in cinema and television?
Malcolm 'Mac' John Rebennack Jr., better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music combined blues, pop, jazz, boogie-woogie, funk, and rock and roll. Active as a session musician from the late 1950s until his death, he gained a following in the late 1960s after the release of h...
Dr. John by the numbers
56credits
44films
12TV series
1963–2022active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self — aged about 31
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self — aged about 30
- The Last Waltz (1978) as Self — aged about 36
- Treme (2010) as Dr. John — aged about 68
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 51
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Dr. John — aged about 52
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