Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 25, 1948
Place of Birth:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Merry Clayton
Biography
Merry Clayton is an American soul and gospel singer and an actress. She provided a number of backing vocal tracks for major performing artists in the 1960s, most notably in her duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter".
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20 Feet from Stardom | Self |
| 2000 | A Private Affair | Betty |
| 1999 | Get Bruce! | Self |
| 1994 | Cagney & Lacey: The Return | Verna Dee Jordan |
| 1988 | Dirty Dancing Live in Concert | Herself |
| 1987 | Maid to Order | Audrey James |
| 1986 | Nine 1/2 Weeks | Background Vocal at Porno House |
| 1984 | Blame It on the Night | Merry Clayton |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | |
| 1982 | Cagney & Lacey | Verna Dee Jordan |