Marvin Gaye
Acting Born Apr 2, 1939 Died Apr 1, 1984 Washington, D.C., USA 53 credits
Biography
Marvin Gaye works in acting. Born April 2, 1939 in Washington, D.C., USA. Died April 1, 1984. Archytele tracks 53 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Marvin Gaye - Visionär des Soul
Mr. Nelson on the North Side
They All Came Out to Montreux
1971: The Year That Music Changed EverythingBest of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
Da 5 Bloods · SongsThe Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
The Top Ten RevealedWhitney
The Summer of Love
Forensic Justice
Marvin Gaye - Let's get it on
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
Marvin Gaye: What's Going OnMotor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the StoogesWhat's Going On: The Life and Death of Marvin Gaye
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my WorldMarvin Gaye: The Real Thing - In Performance 1964-1981Marvin Gaye Live In Belgium 1981
TV in Black: The First Fifty YearsLarry presents: Best of The 80sFunky Dance Grooves
Marvin Gaye - Live In Montreux 1980The Giants of Black MusicPrachtig 80: Volume 2
Remember Marvin Gaye
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Jacob's Ladder · SongsDeath In Hollywood
Marvin Gaye: Transit Ostende
DTV: Golden Oldies
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Standing Room Only: Diana RossMarvin Gaye: Live at Montreux
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977The Day the Music Died
Marvin Gaye: Greatest Hits Live '76
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
Save the Children
The Midnight SpecialTrouble Man · Original Music Composer
Chrome and Hot Leather
The Ballad of Andy Crocker
Malibu U
Hullabaloo
Full Filmography
53 titles- Marvin Gaye - Visionär des Soul (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Mr. Nelson on the North Side (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- They All Came Out to Montreux (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go! (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Da 5 Bloods (2020) Songs
- The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020) as Self (archive photo)
- The Top Ten Revealed (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Whitney (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- The Summer of Love (2017)
- Forensic Justice (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Marvin Gaye - Let's get it on (2015) as self
- DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Marvin Gaye: What's Going On (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- What's Going On: The Life and Death of Marvin Gaye (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Marvin Gaye: The Real Thing - In Performance 1964-1981 (2006) as Himself
- Marvin Gaye Live In Belgium 1981 (2006) as Himself
- TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Larry presents: Best of The 80s (2004) as Self
- Funky Dance Grooves (2004) as Self
- Marvin Gaye - Live In Montreux 1980 (2003) as Vocals
- The Giants of Black Music (2003) as Self
- Prachtig 80: Volume 2 (2003) as Self
- Remember Marvin Gaye (2002) as Himself
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- Jacob's Ladder (1990) Songs
- Death In Hollywood (1990)
- Marvin Gaye: Transit Ostende (1989)
- DTV: Golden Oldies (1984) as Self
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) as Self
- Standing Room Only: Diana Ross (1980) as Self
- Marvin Gaye: Live at Montreux (1980) as Self
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 (1977) as Self
- The Day the Music Died (1977) as Self
- Marvin Gaye: Greatest Hits Live '76 (1976) as Self
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 (1974) as Self
- Save the Children (1973) as Self
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Trouble Man (1972) Original Music Composer
- Chrome and Hot Leather (1971) as Jim
- The Ballad of Andy Crocker (1969) as David Owens
- Malibu U (1967) as Self
- Hullabaloo (1965) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Singer
- The T.A.M.I. Show (1964) as Self
- Ready Steady Go! (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Live at Amsterdam 1976 as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marvin Gaye best known for?
Marvin Gaye is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021), Da 5 Bloods (2020), The Summer of Love (2017), TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004).
When and where was Marvin Gaye born?
Marvin Gaye was born on April 2, 1939 in Washington, D.C., USA. They passed away on April 1, 1984.
How many credits does Marvin Gaye have?
Marvin Gaye has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2026.
What is Marvin Gaye's background in cinema and television?
Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. was born on April 2, 1939, the second oldest child of domestic worker Alberta Gay and Pentecostalist minister Marvin Gay Sr. From an early age, Gaye took an ardor for singing; he believed that this vocation helped him through his severely troubled youth. Gaye's sister has stated that Gay Sr. beat M...
Marvin Gaye by the numbers
53credits
41films
12TV series
1948–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self — aged about 33
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 82
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 23
- The Summer of Love (2017) — aged about 78
- Death In Hollywood (1990) — aged about 51
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 9
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