Max Roach
Biography
Max Roach works in acting. Born January 10, 1924 in Newland, North Carolina, USA. Died August 16, 2007. Archytele tracks 19 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) as Self (archival footage)
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021) as Self - Jazz Musician (archive footage)
- 70 Years of Youth Revolt (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Max Roach - Full Concert - 08/16/92 - Newport Jazz Festival (2014) as Themself
- Umbria Jazz Story (1993) as himself
- Behind the Scenes (1992)
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Dr. Gordon Darton
- Åke Hasselgård story (1983)
- Dizzy's Dream Band (1982) as Self
- Death of a Prophet (1981) Original Music Composer
- Max Roach: Live at Blues Alley (1981) as Self
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Renovación (1969) Music
- Black Sun (1964) Musician
- Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960) as Self
- Ford ever Music
- Max Roach Double Quartet Stuttgart 1990 as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Max Roach best known for?
Max Roach is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024), The Cosby Show (1984), Very Bad Things (1998).
When and where was Max Roach born?
Max Roach was born on January 10, 1924 in Newland, North Carolina, USA. They passed away on August 16, 2007.
How many credits does Max Roach have?
Max Roach has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2024.
What is Max Roach's background in cinema and television?
Maxwell Lemuel Roach (January 10, 1924 – August 16, 2007) was an American jazz drummer and composer. A pioneer of bebop, he worked in many other styles of music, and is generally considered one of the most important drummers in history. He worked with many famous jazz musicians, including Clifford Brown, Coleman Hawkin...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 100
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Dr. Gordon Darton — aged about 60
- Great Performances (1971) as Self — aged about 47
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