Isaac Hayes
Biography
Isaac Hayes was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and musician. He was born on August 20, 1942, and died on August 10, 2008. Hayes is known for his work as an actor, with a total of 104 known credits. He appeared in various films and television shows, including The Grammys, Městečko South Park, and South Park: Peklo na zemi. Hayes was a key figure in the development of the Memphis soul sound, working as a songwriter and producer for Stax Records. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 for his contributions to music.
Career overview
Isaac Hayes is known for his acting career. He appeared in various projects, with specific details not provided in the available sources. Hayes is associated with the television series "The Grammys" and "Městečko South Park", as well as the film "South Park: Peklo na zemi".
Hayes' acting credits are not specified in terms of the number of roles or the types of projects he worked on. However, his involvement in these notable productions is acknowledged.
Hayes' acting career is not extensively documented in the provided sources, but his participation in these projects is confirmed.
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109 titles- Stax: Soulsville USA (2024) as Self - Musician
- The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020) as Self (archive photo)
- The Murder of George Floyd: A Nation Responds (2020) as Self
- John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood (2017) as Self - Singer (archive footage)
- Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Stand (2009) as Self
- Return to Sleepaway Camp (2008) as Charlie 'The Chef'
- Soul Men (2008) as Self
- Kill Switch (2008) as Coroner
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 (2007) as Self
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special (2007) as Self
- Classic Soul at the BBC (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Hustle & Flow (2005) as Arnel
- The History Makers: Success (2005) as Self
- Isaac Hayes: Live at Montreux (2005) as Self - Lead Vocalist, Keyboards
- Isaac Hayes: Live at Montreux (2005) Director
- Anonymous Rex (2004) as Elegant Man
- The World of Nat King Cole (2004) as Self
- Michael Jackson: The One (2004) as Self
- Barbershops Uncut: East Coast (2004) as Self
- Dream Warrior (2004) as Yoshi
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004) as Self
- Return to 'Escape from New York' (2003) as Himself
- Michael Jackson: Number Ones (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Book of Days (2003) as Jonah
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- Fastlane (2002) as Detective Marcus
- BaadAsssss Cinema (2002) as Self
- Sounds of Memphis (2002) as Self
- Only the Strong Survive (2002) as Self
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Isaac Hayes
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) as Possum (voice)
- Chelsea Walls (2001) as Man in Elevator (uncredited)
- Dead Dog (2001) as Self
- Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only (2001) as Self
- David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session (2001) as Self
- Girlfriends (2000) as Eugene Childs
- Shaft (2000) as Mr. P (uncredited)
- Shaft (2000) Main Title Theme Composer
- Reindeer Games (2000) as Zock
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) as Chef (voice)
- Six Ways to Sunday (1999) as Bill Bennet
- Goin' Down to South Park (1999) as Self
- Ninth Street (1999) as TippyToe
- That '70s Show (1998) as Isaac Hayes
- The Hughleys (1998) as The Man
- Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) as The Louisiana Gator Boys
- Chef Aid: Behind The Menu (1998) as Jerome 'Chef' McElroy (voice) / Self
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Tolok
- South Park (1997) as Chef (voice)
- Veronica's Closet (1997) as Isaac Hayes
- Flipper (1996) as Sheriff Buck Cowan
- Oblivion 2: Backlash (1996) as Buster
- Uncle Sam (1996) as Sgt. Jed Crowley
- Illtown (1996) as George
- Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1996) as Preacher Hurn
- South Park: The Unaired Pilot (1996) as Chef Jerome McElroy
- Orientation: A Scientology Information Film (1996) as Self
- Sliders (1995) as The Prime Oracle
- Magic Island (1995) as Mad Face
- Soul Survivors (1995) as Vernon Holland
- It Could Happen to You (1994) as Angel Dupree
- Oblivion (1994) as Buster
- The Soul of Stax (1994) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) as Asneeze
- Posse (1993) as Cable
- CB4 (1993) as Owner
- Code... Death: Frontera Sur (1993) as Moro
- Hallelujah (1993) as Prophet
- Acting on Impulse (1993) as Detective Stubbs
- 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming (1993) as Self
- Deadly Exposure (1993) as Lt. Johanson
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Final Judgement (1992) as Lt. Herb Jefferson
- Guilty As Charged (1991) as Aloysius
- Prime Target (1991) as Tompkins
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Minister
- Hammer, Slammer, & Slade (1990) as Hammer
- Fire, Ice and Dynamite (1990) as Isaac Hayes
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Samuel
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) as Hammer
- Counterforce (1988) as Ballard
- Dead Aim (1987) as Jamal
- Betrayed by Innocence (1986) as Frank Moreno
- Miami Vice (1984) as Holiday
- Hunter (1984) as Jerome 'Typhoon' Thompson
- The A-Team (1983) as C.J. Mack
- American Playhouse (1982) as Prophet
- Escape from New York (1981) as The Duke of New York
- Solid Gold (1980) as Self
- It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) as Moriarty
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Gandolph Fitch
- Truck Turner (1974) as Truck
- Truck Turner (1974) Original Music Composer
- Three Tough Guys (1974) as Lee
- Three Tough Guys (1974) Original Music Composer
- Save the Children (1973) as Self
- Wattstax (1973) as Self
- Issac Hayes: The Black Moses of Soul (1973) as Self
- Nationtime: Gary (1972) as Self
- Shaft (1971) Original Music Composer
- Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location (1971) as Self
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- This Is Scientology: An Overview of the World's Fastest Growing Religion as Man at L.E.A.P. Memphis (Uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Isaac Hayes best known for?
Isaac Hayes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Return to Sleepaway Camp (2008), Soul Men (2008), Speed Buggy (1973), V Graham Norton (2002).
When and where was Isaac Hayes born?
Isaac Hayes was born on August 20, 1942 in Covington, Tennessee, USA. They passed away on August 10, 2008.
How many credits does Isaac Hayes have?
Isaac Hayes has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2024.
What is Isaac Hayes's background in cinema and television?
Isaac Hayes was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and musician. He was born on August 20, 1942, and died on August 10, 2008. Hayes is known for his work as an actor, with a total of 104 known credits. He appeared in various films and television shows, including The Grammys, Městečko South Park, and South Park: Pek...