Actor
Mavis Staples
Born July 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA8 films
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.
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First watchGraffiti Bridge19905.2as Melody CoolIt's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first time since Purple Rain, Prince is back as The Kid.View filmFilmography
8 films as actor- 2012Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012Voice
- 1994Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
- 1992Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
- 1990Graffiti BridgeMelody Cool
- 1989Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
- 1985Motown Returns to the Apollo
- 1974The KlansmanThe Staple Singers
- 1970The Psychiatrist: God Bless the ChildrenThe Staple Singers