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Movie
Acting
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
- Born
- Died
- (aged 85)
- Birthplace
- Winona, Mississippi, USA
- Credits
- 14 titles
Biography
Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000) was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s," he was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the patriarch and member of singing group The Staple Singers, which included his son Pervis and daughters Mavis, Yvonne, and Cleotha.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 13
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Film | Self - Performer (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Real Life Film | Mr. Tucker |
| 2009 | Blues at the BBC Film | Self |
| 1997 | Wag the Dog Film | Pops Staples |
| 1995 | Remembering Chicago Again Film | Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Later... with Jools Holland TV | (1 ep) |
| 1986 | True Stories Film | Mr. Tucker |
| 1978 | The Last Waltz Film | Self |
| 1974 | The Klansman Film | The Staple Singers |
| 1972 | The Midnight Special TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1970 | The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children Film | The Staple Singers |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self - The Staple Singers (1 ep) |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Let's Do It Again Film | Theme Song Performance |