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Koko Taylor

Known For
Acting
Born
September 28, 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Died
June 3, 2009
Active Years
1974–2004 (31 Years)
Total Credits
13 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 28, 1928 Died Jun 3, 2009 Memphis, Tennessee, USA 13 credits
13
Total Credits
1974–2004
31 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Koko Taylor works in acting. Born September 28, 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Died June 3, 2009. Archytele tracks 13 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Blues Road Movie
Mercury RisingBlues Brothers 2000
B.B. King: Blues Summit
New York Undercover
Pride and Joy: The Story of Alligator Records
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues
Wild at Heart
Chicago on the Good Foot
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends

Full Filmography

13 titles
  • The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 (2004) as Self
  • A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live (2003) as Self
  • Blues Road Movie (2001) as Herself
  • Mercury Rising (1998) as Self
  • Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) as The Louisiana Gator Boys
  • B.B. King: Blues Summit (1995) as Self
  • New York Undercover (1994)
  • Pride and Joy: The Story of Alligator Records (1992)
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  • Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues (1991)
  • Wild at Heart (1990) as Singer at Zanzibar
  • Chicago on the Good Foot (1983) as Self
  • Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends (1974) as Self/Performer
  • Blues and the Alligator: The First Twenty Years of Alligator Records as himself

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Koko Taylor best known for?

Koko Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mercury Rising (1998), Blues Brothers 2000 (1998), New York Undercover (1994), Wild at Heart (1990).

When and where was Koko Taylor born?

Koko Taylor was born on September 28, 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. They passed away on June 3, 2009.

How many credits does Koko Taylor have?

Koko Taylor has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2004.

What is Koko Taylor's background in cinema and television?

Koko Taylor, sometimes called "The Queen of the Blues," was an American singer of many genres, including Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues and soul blues.

Koko Taylor by the numbers

13credits
12films
1TV series
1974–2004active years

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