Mavis Staples
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Rejoice and Shout
2011
The Soul of Stax
as Self
1994
Soul Divas
as Self
2007
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
as The Staple Singers
1970
The Klansman
as The Staple Singers
1974
Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
as Voice
2012
Mavis!
as Self
2015
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
as Self
2005
Lightning in a Bottle
as Self
2004
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
as Self
2018
Remembering Chicago Again
as Self
1995
Blues Divas
as Self
2005
The Last Waltz
as Self
1978
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
1994
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
1992
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
as Self
2016
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
as Self
2016
Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
1989
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
as Self
2020
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
as Self
2020
TV Appearances
The Cosby Show
as Soloist
1984
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
New York Undercover
1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Musical Guest
1993
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - The Staple Singers
1961
The Midnight Special
as Self
1972
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
as Self
2005
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Musical Guest
2014
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
2015
Women Who Rock
as Self
2022
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Musical Guest
2015
Soundstage
as Guest singer
2003