Mavis Staples
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1939-07-10
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
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
Rejoice and Shout
2011
The Soul of Stax
1994Self
Soul Divas
2007Self
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
1970The Staple Singers
The Klansman
1974The Staple SingersMavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
2012Voice
Mavis!
2015Self
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
2005Self
Lightning in a Bottle
2004Self
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
2018Self
Remembering Chicago Again
1995Self
Blues Divas
2005Self
The Last Waltz
1978Self
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
1994
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
1992
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
2016Self
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
2016SelfAlannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
1989
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020Self