Mavis Staples

Acting

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.

Filmography 37

Movies (25)

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021
Self - Singer (archive footage) (voice)
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
2020
Self
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020
Self
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
2019
Self
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
2018
Self
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
2016
Self
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
2016
Self
Mavis!
2015
Self
Station to Station
2014
Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
2012
Voice
Rejoice and Shout
2011
Soul Divas
2007
Self
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
2005
Self
Blues Divas
2005
Self
Lightning in a Bottle
2004
Self
Remembering Chicago Again
1995
Self
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
1994
The Soul of Stax
1994
Self
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
1992
Graffiti Bridge
1990
Melody Cool
Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
1989
The Last Waltz
1978
Self
The Klansman
1974
The Staple Singers
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
1970
The Staple Singers
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Self