Jimmy Cliff
Biography
Jimmy Cliff works in acting. Born July 30, 1944 in Somerton district of St. James, Jamaica. Died November 24, 2025. Archytele tracks 40 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes (2019) as Self
- ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff (2018) as Himself
- Dear Jerry - Celebrating The Music of Jerry Garcia (2016) as Self
- Lennon or McCartney (2014) as Self
- Muscle Shoals (2013) as Self
- Marley (2012) as Self
- Toots and the Maytals Reggae Got Soul (2011) as Himself
- Titãs - A Vida Até Parece Uma Festa (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Formel Eins - Die Kultvideos Vol. 2 (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Jimmy Cliff - Moving On (2006) as Singer
- Squidbillies (2005) Theme Song Performance
- Engine (2005) Theme Song Performance
- Rude Boy: The Jamaican Don (2003) as Wise Man
- One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute (1999) as Self - Perfomer
- Acústico MTV: Titãs (1997) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- TOTP2 (1994) as Self
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
- Marked for Death (1990) as Himself
- Ôrí (1989) as Self
- A Reggae Session (1988) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
- Club Paradise (1986) as Ernest Reed
- Miami Vice (1984) Songs
- Partido Alto (1984) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Bongo Man (1982) as Self
- Grandes Nomes (1980) as Self
- Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene (1977) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Rockpalast (1974)
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self
- The Harder They Come (1972) as Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin
- The Harder They Come (1972) Music
- Spotlight (1968) as self
- 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966) as Self
- This Is Ska (1964) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jimmy Cliff best known for?
Jimmy Cliff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff (2018), Muscle Shoals (2013), Titãs - A Vida Até Parece Uma Festa (2009), Psycho (1960).
When and where was Jimmy Cliff born?
Jimmy Cliff was born on July 30, 1944 in Somerton district of St. James, Jamaica. They passed away on November 24, 2025.
How many credits does Jimmy Cliff have?
Jimmy Cliff has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2021.
What is Jimmy Cliff's background in cinema and television?
The Honourable Jimmy Cliff, OM (30 July 1944 – 24 November 2025), known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer and actor. At the time of his death, he was the only living reggae musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour that c...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rockpalast (1974) — aged about 29
- Ôrí (1989) as Self — aged about 44
- Partido Alto (1984) as Self — aged about 39
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self — aged about 28
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) — aged about 49
- Muscle Shoals (2013) as Self — aged about 68
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