Ruth Brown
Biography
Ruth Brown works in acting. Born January 30, 1928. Archytele tracks 22 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Musical Guest
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Tortoise / Ant (voice)
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Ella Baldwin
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self
- Hello, Larry (1979)
- Hello, Larry (1979) as Leona Wilson
- Hairspray (1988) as Motormouth Maybelle
- True Identity (1991) as Martha
- Checking In (1981)
- Under the Rainbow (1981) as Cleaning Woman
- Hallelujah (1993) as Mrs. Sherman
- Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994) as Ella
- Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards (2005) as Singer (segment "Black and Blue") (archive footage)
- Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955) as Self
- That Rhythm, Those Blues (1988)
- Black and Blue: A Musical Revue (1993) as Singer
- Bonnie Raitt: Road Tested (1996) as Self - Guest star - Vocals
- Blues Alive (1990) as Herself
- B.B. King: Blues Summit (1995)
- Montreux Jazz Festival 1991 (1991) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ruth Brown best known for?
Ruth Brown is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Late Night with David Letterman (1982), Down to You (2000), Pet Sematary II (1992).
When and where was Ruth Brown born?
Ruth Brown was born on January 30, 1928.
How many credits does Ruth Brown have?
Ruth Brown has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2005.
What is Ruth Brown's background in cinema and television?
Ruth Brown (January 12, 1928 – November 17, 2006) was an American rhythm and blues singer and actress, widely regarded as one of the key figures in popularizing R&B music in the 1950s. Known as “Miss Rhythm,” she recorded a series of major hits for Atlantic Records, including “So Long,” “Teardrops from My Eyes,” and “(...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Ella Baldwin — aged about 66
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 34
- Hairspray (1988) as Motormouth Maybelle — aged about 60
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self — aged about 30
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Tortoise / Ant (voice) — aged about 67
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self — aged about 47
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