Acting
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
Born 1914-12-28
Winona, Mississippi, USA
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
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Wag the Dog
1997
TMDB3.5
TV
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
TMDB3.6
TV
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The Mike Douglas Show
1961
TMDB2.9
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The Last Waltz
1978
TMDB3.9
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021
TMDB3.8
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True Stories
1986
TMDB3.4
TV
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The Midnight Special
1972
TMDB4.0
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The Klansman
1974
TMDB2.8
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Let's Do It Again
1975
TMDB3.5
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Blues at the BBC
2009
TMDB3.8
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (13 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) | Self - Performer (archive footage) | Movie | 2021 |
| Real Life | Mr. Tucker | Movie | 2018 | |
 | Blues at the BBC | Self | Movie | 2009 |
 | Wag the Dog | Pops Staples | Movie | 1997 |
 | Remembering Chicago Again | Self | Movie | 1995 |
 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Self - Guest | TV Series | 1993 |
 | True Stories | Mr. Tucker | Movie | 1986 |
 | The Last Waltz | Self | Movie | 1978 |
 | Let's Do It Again | Theme Song Performance | Movie | 1975 |
 | The Klansman | The Staple Singers | Movie | 1974 |
 | The Midnight Special | Self | TV Series | 1972 |
 | The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children | The Staple Singers | Movie | 1970 |
 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self - The Staple Singers | TV Series | 1961 |