Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples

Age: 86 years old
Born: July 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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 Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.

Known For

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Movie | 2021
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

Movie | 2005
The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

Movie | 1978
Gorillaz: House of Kong

Gorillaz: House of Kong

Movie | 2025
Self
Women Who Rock

Women Who Rock

TV | 2022
Self
2 Episodes
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Movie | 2021
Self
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

Movie | 2020
Self
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels

Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels

Movie | 2020
Self
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

Movie | 2019
Self
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack

Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack

Movie | 2018
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

TV | 2018
Self - Musical Guest
One Episode
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

Movie | 2016
Self
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music

The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music

Movie | 2016
Self
Mavis!

Mavis!

Movie | 2015
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

TV | 2015
Self
2 Episodes
Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012

Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012

Movie | 2012
Voice
Rejoice and Shout

Rejoice and Shout

Movie | 2011
Soul Divas

Soul Divas

Movie | 2007
Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV | 2007
One Episode
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

TV | 2007
Self - Musical Guest
One Episode
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

Movie | 2005
Self
Blues Divas

Blues Divas

Movie | 2005
Self
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

TV | 2005
Self
6 Episodes
Lightning in a Bottle

Lightning in a Bottle

Movie | 2004
Self
Remembering Chicago Again

Remembering Chicago Again

Movie | 1995
Self
The Soul of Stax

The Soul of Stax

Movie | 1994
Self
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor

Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor

Movie | 1994
New York Undercover

New York Undercover

TV | 1994
One Episode
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine

Prince: The Ryde Dyvine

Movie | 1992
Graffiti Bridge

Graffiti Bridge

Movie | 1990
Melody Cool
The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

TV | 1990
Soloist
One Episode
Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto

Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto

Movie | 1989
The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

Movie | 1978
Self
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1976
Self - The Staple Singers
One Episode
The Klansman

The Klansman

Movie | 1974
The Staple Singers
The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

TV | 1973
Self - The Staple Singers
2 Episodes
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

Movie | 1970
The Staple Singers
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

Movie
Self