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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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WHAM!

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in WHAM! as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2023

They All Came Out to Montreux

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in They All Came Out to Montreux as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2023

Burt Bacharach at the BBC

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in Burt Bacharach at the BBC as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 2023

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)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 2022

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)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 13 2022

Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President as 'Self (Archival Footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2020

Aretha Franklin, soul sister

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in Aretha Franklin, soul sister as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 2020

Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music) as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2019

The Apollo

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in The Apollo as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019

Amazing Grace

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in Amazing Grace as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2018

Aretha Franklin: Respect

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in Aretha Franklin: Respect as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 18 2018

American Dream: Detroit

Aretha Franklin was 76 in American Dream: Detroit as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2018

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Aretha Franklin was 76 in Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 2018

This Is Bob Hope...

Aretha Franklin was 75 in This Is Bob Hope... as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 2017

GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special

Aretha Franklin was 75 in GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2017

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

Aretha Franklin was 75 in Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 19 2017

Freedom : La Story de George Michael

Aretha Franklin was 74 in Freedom : La Story de George Michael as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 2016

Jazz at the White House

Aretha Franklin was 74 in Jazz at the White House as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 2016

Queens of Soul at the BBC

Aretha Franklin was 73 in Queens of Soul at the BBC as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 27 2015

Led Zeppelin Played Here

Aretha Franklin was 72 in Led Zeppelin Played Here as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 2014

Muscle Shoals

Aretha Franklin was 71 in Muscle Shoals as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2013

Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was 69 in Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 18 2011

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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 2010

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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 2009

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

Aretha Franklin was 65 in Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2007

Classic Soul at the BBC

Aretha Franklin was 65 in Classic Soul at the BBC as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 2007

George Michael - Twenty Five

Aretha Franklin was 64 in George Michael - Twenty Five as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 13 2006

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers

Aretha Franklin was 64 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2006

Tom Dowd & The Language of Music

Aretha Franklin was 62 in Tom Dowd & The Language of Music as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 24 2004

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)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 2004

Britney Spears: In the Zone

Aretha Franklin was 61 in Britney Spears: In the Zone as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 17 2003

Sam Cooke: Legend

Aretha Franklin was 61 in Sam Cooke: Legend as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 17 2003

It's Black Entertainment

Aretha Franklin was 59 in It's Black Entertainment as 'Mrs. Murphy (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2002

Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

Aretha Franklin was 59 in Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 2001

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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 2001

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)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 2001

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)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 2001

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

Aretha Franklin was 58 in Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2000

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'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 11 1999

Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985

Aretha Franklin was 57 in Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 06 1999

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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1998

VH1: Divas Live

Aretha Franklin was 56 in VH1: Divas Live as 'Self - Performer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 14 1998

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

Aretha Franklin was 55 in Motown 40: The Music is Forever as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1998

Blues Brothers 2000

Aretha Franklin was 55 in Blues Brothers 2000 as 'Mrs. Murphy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1998

The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue

Aretha Franklin was 55 in The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue as 'Homebuilt Computer / Singer (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1997

Aretha Franklin: Duets

Aretha Franklin was 51 in Aretha Franklin: Duets as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1993

Night of 100 Stars III

Aretha Franklin was 48 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

Aretha Franklin was 46 in Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 22 1988

James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul

Aretha Franklin was 44 in James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987

Women in Rock

Aretha Franklin was 43 in Women in Rock as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

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'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1982

The Blues Brothers

Aretha Franklin was 38 in The Blues Brothers as 'Mrs. Murphy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 16 1980

Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris

Aretha Franklin was 35 in Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 28 1977

Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968

Aretha Franklin was 26 in Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 1968

Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68

Aretha Franklin was 26 in Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1968

Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968

Aretha Franklin was 26 in Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1968

Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns

Aretha Franklin was 25 in Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns as 'self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

Woody Allen Looks at 1967

Aretha Franklin was 25 in Woody Allen Looks at 1967

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Mr. McMahon

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in Mr. McMahon as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2024

Stax: Soulsville USA

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than 76 in Stax: Soulsville USA as 'Self - (Archive Footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 20 2024

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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 2022

Cachitos de hierro y cromo

Aretha Franklin was 71+ in Cachitos de hierro y cromo as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2013

Deal or No Deal

Aretha Franklin was 63+ in Deal or No Deal as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 19 2005

Murphy Brown

Aretha Franklin was 46+ in Murphy Brown as 'Aretha Franklin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988

WWF Wrestling Challenge

Aretha Franklin was 44+ in WWF Wrestling Challenge as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 1986

Champs-Elysées

Aretha Franklin was 39+ in Champs-Elysées as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982

Solid Gold

Aretha Franklin was 38+ in Solid Gold as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1980

The Kennedy Center Honors

Aretha Franklin was 36+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

Saturday Night Live

Aretha Franklin was 33+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Musical Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

The Midnight Special

Aretha Franklin was 30+ in The Midnight Special as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972

The Flip Wilson Show

Aretha Franklin was 28+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

Shindig!

Aretha Franklin was 22+ in Shindig! as 'Self - Singer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964

The Hollywood Palace

Aretha Franklin was 21+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Singer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Aretha Franklin was 20+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Kraft Music Hall

Aretha Franklin was 16+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

The Oscars

Aretha Franklin was 10+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953