Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 28, 1914
Place of Birth:
Winona, Mississippi, USA
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Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
Biography
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Blues at the BBC | Self |
| 1997 | Wag the Dog | Pops Staples |
| 1995 | Remembering Chicago Again | Self |
| 1986 | True Stories | Mr. Tucker |
| 1986 | Real Life | Mr. Tucker |
| 1978 | The Last Waltz | Self |
| 1974 | The Klansman | The Staple Singers |
| 1970 | The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children | The Staple Singers |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | The Midnight Special | Self - The Staple Singers |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self - The Staple Singers |