Merry Clayton
Biography
Merry Clayton works in acting. Born December 25, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Archytele tracks 13 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Verna Dee Jordan
- Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) as Background Vocal at Porno House
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988)
- Women Who Rock (2022) as Self
- Get Bruce! (1999) as Self
- Maid to Order (1987) as Audrey James
- 20 Feet from Stardom (2013) as Self
- Cagney & Lacey: The Return (1994) as Verna Dee Jordan
- Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It (2026) as Self
- A Private Affair (2000) as Betty
- Blame It on the Night (1984) as Merry Clayton
- Dirty Dancing Live in Concert (1988) as Herself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Merry Clayton best known for?
Merry Clayton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), Cagney & Lacey (1982), Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986), Get Bruce! (1999).
When and where was Merry Clayton born?
Merry Clayton was born on December 25, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Merry Clayton have?
Merry Clayton has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Merry Clayton's background in cinema and television?
Merry Clayton is an American soul and gospel singer and an actress. She provided a number of backing vocal tracks for major performing artists in the 1960s, most notably in her duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter".
Merry Clayton by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Verna Dee Jordan — aged about 33
- Get Bruce! (1999) as Self — aged about 50
- Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) as Background Vocal at Porno House — aged about 37
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self — aged about 54
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