Mavis Staples
Biography
Mavis Staples works in acting. Born July 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - The Staple Singers
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Soloist
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Musical Guest
- New York Undercover (1994)
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Soundstage (2003) as Guest singer
- The Last Waltz (1978) as Self
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) as Self - Singer (archive footage) (voice)
- Women Who Rock (2022) as Self
- No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005) as Self
- The Klansman (1974) as The Staple Singers
- Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005) as Self
- Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019) as Self
- Soul Divas (2007) as Self
- Lightning in a Bottle (2004) as Self
- Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince (2020) as Self
- Graffiti Bridge (1990) as Melody Cool
- Blues Divas (2005) as Self
- Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mavis Staples best known for?
Mavis Staples is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), The Italian Job (1969).
When and where was Mavis Staples born?
Mavis Staples was born on July 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Mavis Staples have?
Mavis Staples has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2022.
What is Mavis Staples's background in cinema and television?
Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family's band The Staple Singers and also as a solo artist, and had noted collaborations with Prince. Staples was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blue...