Manfred Mann
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 21, 1940 in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Active Years
- 1959–2017 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 18 credits in database
Biography
Manfred Mann, born Manfred Sepse Lubowitz on October 21, 1940, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a musician and actor with 17 known credits. Raised in a Lithuanian Jewish family, he studied music at the University of the Witwatersrand and worked as a jazz pianist in Johannesburg. Opposed to the apartheid system, he relocated to the United Kingdom in 1961, where he wrote for Jazz News under the pseudonym Manfred Manne. He is recognized as a founding member of the bands Manfred Mann, Manfred Mann Chapter Three, and Manfred Mann's Earth Band. His professional identity is associated with these musical groups, and he continues to reside in the United Kingdom.
Career overview
Manfred Sepse Lubowitz, professionally known as Manfred Mann, is a South African-born musician who has resided in the United Kingdom since 1961. Born in Johannesburg on October 21, 1940, to David Lubowitz and Alma Cohen, he was raised in a Lithuanian Jewish family. Before moving to the United Kingdom, he studied music at the University of the Witwatersrand and performed as a jazz pianist in various Johannesburg clubs. Upon relocating to the United Kingdom, he began writing for the publication Jazz News under the pseudonym Manfred Manne.
Throughout his career, he became recognized as a founding member of the bands Manfred Mann, Manfred Mann Chapter Three, and Manfred Mann's Earth Band. His professional contributions are documented in the field of acting, with 17 known credits attributed to his name. While his primary legacy is rooted in his musical work and his opposition to the apartheid system in South Africa, his career has spanned multiple decades since his departure from his native country. The name Manfred Mann is also associated with the groups Manfred Mann and Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Baloise Session 2017 (2017) as Self - Keyboards, vocals
- Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 2 (2007) as Self
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band: In Europe (2007) as Self - Keyboards
- Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears (2006) as Self
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Angel Station in Moscow (2000) as Self - Keyboards & vocals
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Ohne Filter Extra (1999) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Live In Budapest (1983) as Self - Keyboards, vocals
- Venus in Furs (1969) as Jazz Musician (uncredited)
- Venus in Furs (1969) Original Music Composer
- Up the Junction (1968) Original Music Composer
- The Whipping Cream Hero (1967) Music
- Dim Dam Dom (1965) as Self
- Beat-Club (1965) as Self
- Soeben eingetroffen (1965) as self
- Der goldene Schuß (1964) as Self
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- 60s Legends in Concert as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Manfred Mann best known for?
Manfred Mann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991), The Promised Land (1975).
When and where was Manfred Mann born?
Manfred Mann was born on October 21, 1940 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
How many credits does Manfred Mann have?
Manfred Mann has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2017.
What is Manfred Mann's background in cinema and television?
Manfred Mann, born Manfred Sepse Lubowitz on October 21, 1940, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a musician and actor with 17 known credits. Raised in a Lithuanian Jewish family, he studied music at the University of the Witwatersrand and worked as a jazz pianist in Johannesburg. Opposed to the apartheid system, he rel...
Manfred Mann by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Beat-Club (1965) as Self — aged about 24
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 56
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