Also Known As: The Staple Singers
Mavis Staples
📍Born in 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
The Soul of Stax
as Self
Soul Divas
as Self
The Klansman
as The Staple Singers
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
as The Staple Singers
Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
as Voice
Mavis!
as Self
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
as Self
Lightning in a Bottle
as Self
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
as Self
Remembering Chicago Again
as Self
Blues Divas
as Self
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
July 10, 1939
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.5
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
38
Acting Roles
1
Crew Roles
25
Movies
13
TV Shows