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Mavis Staples

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Jul 10 1939
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mavis Staples is 85 years old
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Poster of Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Mavis Staples was
81 in Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 02 2021
Poster of Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
Mavis Staples was
81 in Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 17 2020
Poster of Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Mavis Staples was
80 in Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 21 2020
Poster of Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
Mavis Staples was
80 in Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 16 2019
Poster of Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
Mavis Staples was
79 in Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 29 2018
Poster of The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Mavis Staples was
77 in The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 11 2016
Poster of The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
Mavis Staples was
76 in The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 20 2016
Poster of Mavis!
Mavis!
Mavis Staples was
75 in Mavis!
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 15 2015
Poster of Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
Mavis Staples was
73 in Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
as 'Voice'.
Fri, Oct 19 2012
Poster of Rejoice and Shout
Rejoice and Shout
Mavis Staples was
71 in Rejoice and Shout
Fri, Jun 03 2011
Poster of Soul Divas
Soul Divas
Mavis Staples was
68 in Soul Divas
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 15 2007
Poster of No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Mavis Staples was
66 in No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of Blues Divas
Blues Divas
Mavis Staples was
65 in Blues Divas
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 22 2005
Poster of Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle
Mavis Staples was
64 in Lightning in a Bottle
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 12 2004
Poster of Remembering Chicago Again
Remembering Chicago Again
Mavis Staples was
55 in Remembering Chicago Again
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Mavis Staples was
55 in Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of The Soul of Stax
The Soul of Stax
Mavis Staples was
54 in The Soul of Stax
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Mavis Staples was
53 in Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Sat, Dec 19 1992
Poster of Graffiti Bridge
Graffiti Bridge
Mavis Staples was
51 in Graffiti Bridge
as 'Melody Cool'.
Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
Mavis Staples was
50 in Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
Tue, Oct 31 1989
Poster of The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
Mavis Staples was
38 in The Last Waltz
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 01 1978
Poster of The Klansman
The Klansman
Mavis Staples was
35 in The Klansman
as 'The Staple Singers'.
Fri, Oct 25 1974
Poster of The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
Mavis Staples was
31 in The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
as 'The Staple Singers'.
Mon, Dec 14 1970
Poster of Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Mavis Staples will be
85+ in Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
as 'Self'.
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Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Mavis Staples was
76+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Mavis Staples was
74+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
Mavis Staples was
65+ in Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 07 2005
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Mavis Staples was
55+ in New York Undercover
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Mavis Staples was
54+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Mavis Staples was
52+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Mavis Staples was
45+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Soloist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
Mavis Staples was
33+ in The Midnight Special
as 'Self - The Staple Singers'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Mavis Staples was
22+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self - The Staple Singers'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961