About

Known credits:
8
Birthday:
1914-12-28
Place of birth:
Winona, Mississippi, USA
Website:
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Roebuck 'Pops' Staples

Overview

Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000) was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s," he was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the patriarch and member of singing group The Staple Singers, which included his son Pervis and daughters Mavis, Yvonne, and Cleotha.

Known for

Acting
2009 Blues at the BBC Actor Self 59
Average
1997 Wag the Dog Actor Pops Staples 66
Fair
1995 Remembering Chicago Again Actor Self N/A
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1986 True Stories Actor Mr. Tucker 60
Fair
1978 The Last Waltz Actor Self 64
Fair
1974 The Klansman Actor The Staple Singers 58
Average
1970 The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children Actor The Staple Singers N/A
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Sound
1975 Let's Do It Again Sound Theme Song Performance 59
Average