Portrait of Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Bio: Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone twice named her as the greatest singer of all time
Born: Wed, Mar 25 1942
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Death: Thu, Aug 16 2018
Aretha Franklin is 76 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of WHAM!
WHAM!
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in WHAM!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 27 2023
Poster of They All Came Out to Montreux
They All Came Out to Montreux
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in They All Came Out to Montreux
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 16 2023
Poster of Burt Bacharach at the BBC
Burt Bacharach at the BBC
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in Burt Bacharach at the BBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Apr 08 2023
Poster of 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Nov 19 2022
Poster of George Michael: Portrait of an Artist
George Michael: Portrait of an Artist
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in George Michael: Portrait of an Artist
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jun 13 2022
Poster of Aretha Franklin, soul sister
Aretha Franklin, soul sister
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in Aretha Franklin, soul sister
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 04 2020
Poster of Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Nov 23 2019
Poster of The Apollo
The Apollo
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in The Apollo
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in Amazing Grace
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 07 2018
Poster of Aretha Franklin: Respect
Aretha Franklin: Respect
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in Aretha Franklin: Respect
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Aug 18 2018
Poster of American Dream: Detroit
American Dream: Detroit
Aretha Franklin was
76 in American Dream: Detroit
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Tue, May 01 2018
Poster of Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Aretha Franklin was
76 in Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 30 2018
Poster of This Is Bob Hope...
This Is Bob Hope...
Aretha Franklin was
75 in This Is Bob Hope...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 29 2017
Poster of GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special
GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special
Aretha Franklin was
75 in GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 23 2017
Poster of Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Aretha Franklin was
75 in Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 19 2017
Poster of Freedom : La Story de George Michael
Freedom : La Story de George Michael
Aretha Franklin was
74 in Freedom : La Story de George Michael
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 30 2016
Poster of Jazz at the White House
Jazz at the White House
Aretha Franklin was
74 in Jazz at the White House
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 30 2016
Poster of Queens of Soul at the BBC
Queens of Soul at the BBC
Aretha Franklin was
73 in Queens of Soul at the BBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 27 2015
Poster of Led Zeppelin Played Here
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Aretha Franklin was
72 in Led Zeppelin Played Here
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 11 2014
Poster of Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals
Aretha Franklin was
71 in Muscle Shoals
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 16 2013
Poster of Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin
Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin was
69 in Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 18 2011
Poster of The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
Aretha Franklin was
68 in The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 15 2010
Poster of The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Aretha Franklin was
67 in The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 29 2009
Poster of Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
Aretha Franklin was
65 in Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 02 2007
Poster of Classic Soul at the BBC
Classic Soul at the BBC
Aretha Franklin was
65 in Classic Soul at the BBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Apr 05 2007
Poster of George Michael - Twenty Five
George Michael - Twenty Five
Aretha Franklin was
64 in George Michael - Twenty Five
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 13 2006
Poster of The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
Aretha Franklin was
64 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 15 2006
Poster of Tom Dowd & The Language of Music
Tom Dowd & The Language of Music
Aretha Franklin was
62 in Tom Dowd & The Language of Music
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 24 2004
Poster of Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
Aretha Franklin was
62 in Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 27 2004
Poster of Britney Spears: In the Zone
Britney Spears: In the Zone
Aretha Franklin was
61 in Britney Spears: In the Zone
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 17 2003
Poster of Sam Cooke: Legend
Sam Cooke: Legend
Aretha Franklin was
61 in Sam Cooke: Legend
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 17 2003
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
Aretha Franklin was
59 in It's Black Entertainment
as 'Mrs. Murphy (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Aretha Franklin was
59 in Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 10 2001
Poster of VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin
VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin was
59 in VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 10 2001
Poster of The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Aretha Franklin was
58 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Feb 22 2001
Poster of The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
Aretha Franklin was
58 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Feb 22 2001
Poster of Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Aretha Franklin was
58 in Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 06 2000
Poster of George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael
George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael
Aretha Franklin was
57 in George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 11 1999
Poster of Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985
Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985
Aretha Franklin was
57 in Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 06 1999
Poster of The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
Aretha Franklin was
56 in The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 08 1998
Poster of VH1: Divas Live
VH1: Divas Live
Aretha Franklin was
56 in VH1: Divas Live
as 'Self - Performer'.
Tue, Apr 14 1998
Poster of Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Aretha Franklin was
55 in Motown 40: The Music is Forever
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 15 1998
Poster of Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
Aretha Franklin was
55 in Blues Brothers 2000
as 'Mrs. Murphy'.
Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
Aretha Franklin was
55 in The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
as 'Homebuilt Computer / Singer (voice)'.
Sat, Nov 01 1997
Poster of Aretha Franklin: Duets
Aretha Franklin: Duets
Aretha Franklin was
51 in Aretha Franklin: Duets
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 09 1993
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Aretha Franklin was
48 in Night of 100 Stars III
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin was
46 in Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 22 1988
Poster of James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul
Aretha Franklin was
44 in James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Women in Rock
Women in Rock
Aretha Franklin was
43 in Women in Rock
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Aretha Franklin was
40 in The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 12 1982
Poster of The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
Aretha Franklin was
38 in The Blues Brothers
as 'Mrs. Murphy'.
Mon, Jun 16 1980
Poster of Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris
Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris
Aretha Franklin was
35 in Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 28 1977
Poster of Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968
Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968
Aretha Franklin was
26 in Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 30 1968
Poster of Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68
Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68
Aretha Franklin was
26 in Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 16 1968
Poster of Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968
Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968
Aretha Franklin was
26 in Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 08 1968
Poster of Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns
Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns
Aretha Franklin was
25 in Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns
as 'self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Woody Allen Looks at 1967
Woody Allen Looks at 1967
Aretha Franklin was
25 in Woody Allen Looks at 1967
Fri, Dec 29 1967
Poster of Aretha Franklin - Live in Canada
Aretha Franklin - Live in Canada
Aretha Franklin will be
76+ in Aretha Franklin - Live in Canada
as 'Herself'.
Unreleased
Poster of Aretha Franklin Live At Fillmore West
Aretha Franklin Live At Fillmore West
Aretha Franklin will be
76+ in Aretha Franklin Live At Fillmore West
as 'Herself'.
Unreleased
Poster of Aretha Franklin - Live At La Bussola
Aretha Franklin - Live At La Bussola
Aretha Franklin will be
76+ in Aretha Franklin - Live At La Bussola
as 'Herself'.
Unreleased
Poster of Aretha Franklin - Live On The Steve Allen Show
Aretha Franklin - Live On The Steve Allen Show
Aretha Franklin will be
76+ in Aretha Franklin - Live On The Steve Allen Show
as 'Herself'.
Unreleased
Poster of Aretha Franklin - Live At Montreux Jazz Fest
Aretha Franklin - Live At Montreux Jazz Fest
Aretha Franklin will be
76+ in Aretha Franklin - Live At Montreux Jazz Fest
as 'Herself'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mr. McMahon
Mr. McMahon
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in Mr. McMahon
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2024
Poster of Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music
Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music
Aretha Franklin would have been no older than
76 in Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music
as 'Self (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 2022
Poster of Cachitos de hierro y cromo
Cachitos de hierro y cromo
Aretha Franklin was
71+ in Cachitos de hierro y cromo
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2013
Poster of Deal or No Deal
Deal or No Deal
Aretha Franklin was
63+ in Deal or No Deal
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 19 2005
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
Aretha Franklin was
46+ in Murphy Brown
as 'Aretha Franklin'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of WWF Wrestling Challenge
WWF Wrestling Challenge
Aretha Franklin was
44+ in WWF Wrestling Challenge
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 1986
Poster of Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
Aretha Franklin was
39+ in Champs-Elysées
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of Solid Gold
Solid Gold
Aretha Franklin was
38+ in Solid Gold
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1980
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Aretha Franklin was
36+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Aretha Franklin was
33+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
Aretha Franklin was
30+ in The Midnight Special
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Aretha Franklin was
28+ in The Flip Wilson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of Shindig!
Shindig!
Aretha Franklin was
22+ in Shindig!
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Aretha Franklin was
21+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Aretha Franklin was
20+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Aretha Franklin was
16+ in Kraft Music Hall
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Aretha Franklin was
10+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953