Rufus Thomas
Biography
Rufus Thomas works in acting. Born March 26, 1917 in Cayce, Mississippi, USA. Archytele tracks 12 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Police Story (1973)
- The Blues (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Mystery Train (1989) as Man in Station
- Great Balls of Fire! (1989) as Haney's Big House Dancer
- Cookie's Fortune (1999) as Theo Johnson
- A Family Thing (1996) as Tommy
- Wattstax (1973) as Self
- Only the Strong Survive (2002) as Self
- The Soul of Stax (1994) as Self
- All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians (1990) as Self
- Sounds of Memphis (2002) as Self
- Memphis '69 (2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rufus Thomas best known for?
Rufus Thomas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Police Story (1973), Mystery Train (1989), Great Balls of Fire! (1989), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962).
When and where was Rufus Thomas born?
Rufus Thomas was born on March 26, 1917 in Cayce, Mississippi, USA.
How many credits does Rufus Thomas have?
Rufus Thomas has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2019.
What is Rufus Thomas's background in cinema and television?
Rufus Thomas, Jr. (March 27, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was an American rhythm and blues, funk and soul singer and comedian from Memphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the 1950s and on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of soul singer Carla Thomas and keyboard player Marvell Thomas. A th...