Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples

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.

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Known For

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 • as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 • as Self - Musical Guest

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993 • as Self - Musical Guest

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 • as Self - The Staple Singers

The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

1984 • as Soloist

Filmography

2021

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/2/2021

2020

Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/21/2020
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/17/2020

2019

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/16/2019

2018

Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/29/2018

2016

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/11/2016
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/20/2016

2015

Mavis!
Mavis!
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/15/2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2015

2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 2/17/2014

2012

Movie
Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
as Voice
Movie - Released: 10/19/2012

2011

Rejoice and Shout
Rejoice and Shout
Movie - Released: 6/3/2011

2007

Soul Divas
Soul Divas
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/15/2007

2005

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/21/2005
Blues Divas
Blues Divas
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/22/2005
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
as Self
TV - Released: 5/7/2005

2004

Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/12/2004

1995

Remembering Chicago Again
Remembering Chicago Again
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/26/1995

1994

The Soul of Stax
The Soul of Stax
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1994
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Movie - Released: 9/8/1994
New York Undercover
New York Undercover
TV - Released: 9/8/1994

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 9/13/1993

1992

Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Movie - Released: 12/19/1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV - Released: 5/25/1992

1990

Graffiti Bridge
Graffiti Bridge
as Melody Cool
Movie - Released: 11/2/1990

1989

Movie
Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
Movie - Released: 10/31/1989

1984

The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
as Soloist
TV - Released: 9/20/1984

1978

The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/1/1978

1974

The Klansman
The Klansman
as The Staple Singers
Movie - Released: 10/25/1974

1972

The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
as Self - The Staple Singers
TV - Released: 8/19/1972

1970

The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
as The Staple Singers
Movie - Released: 12/14/1970

1961

The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - The Staple Singers
TV - Released: 12/11/1961

Unknown

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
as Self
Movie