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Actress:

• 1990s
• 1980s

1. Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994) (TV) .... Ella
2. "American Playhouse" .... Mrs. Sherman (1 episode, 1993)
       - Hallelujah (1993) TV episode .... Mrs. Sherman
3. Black and Blue (1993) (TV)
4. True Identity (1991) .... Martha
   
   
5. Hairspray (1988) .... Motormouth Maybelle
6. Under the Rainbow (1981) .... Cleaning Lady
7. "Checking In" .... Betty (1 episode, 1981)
       - Boo Who? (1981) TV episode .... Betty
8. "The Jeffersons" .... Betty (1 episode, 1981)
       - Florence's New Job: Part 2 (1981) TV episode .... Betty
9. "Hello, Larry" .... Leona Wilson (9 episodes, 1979-1980)
       - Diane Drinks (1980) TV episode .... Leona Wilson
       - Marion's Fiance (1979) TV episode .... Leona Wilson
       - Morgan, the Boss (1979) TV episode .... Leona Wilson
       - The Nude Emcee (1979) TV episode .... Leona Wilson
       - Goodbye, Marion (1979) TV episode .... Leona Wilson
         (4 more)
   

Soundtrack:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1950s

1. Seven Pounds (2008) (performer: "I Don't Know")
2. Nights in Rodanthe (2008) (performer: "Mama (He Treats Your Daughter Mean)")
3. My Blueberry Nights (2007) (performer: "Looking Back")
   
   
4. The Hurricane (1999) (performer: "I Don't Know")
5. "Great Performances" (1 episode, 1997)
       - Ira Gershwin at 100: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1997) TV episode (performer: "The Man Than Got Away")
6. True Identity (1991) (performer: "If I Can't Sell It, I'll Just Keep Sittin' On It")
   
   
7. Heart of Midnight (1988) (performer: "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean")
8. Quicksilver (1986) (performer: "Mama (He Treats Your Daughter Mean) ")
   
   
9. Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955) (performer: "It's Raining Teardrops From My Eyes")
   

Thanks:

1. Ray (2004/I) (thanks)
   

Self:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1950s

1. Ruth Brown: Better Late Than Never (2005) (post-production) .... Herself
   
   
2. Let Freedom Sing: How Music Inspired the Civil Rights Movement (2009) .... Herself
3. Lightning in a Bottle (2004) .... Herself
4. 22nd Annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards (2001) (TV) .... Herself
   
   
5. "Austin City Limits" .... Herself (1 episode, 1999)
       - Ruth Brown/Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra (1999) TV episode .... Herself
6. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Herself (1 episode, 1997)
   ... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
   ... aka Letterman (Australia)
   ... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
       - Episode dated 21 August 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Herself
7. "Great Performances" .... Herself (1 episode, 1997)
       - Ira Gershwin at 100: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1997) TV episode .... Herself
8. "The Charlie Rose Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1996)
   ... aka Charlie Rose (USA: new title)
       - Episode dated 22 March 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Herself
9. B.B. King: The Blues Summit (1995) (TV) .... Herself
10. The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 1 (1995) (TV) .... Herself
    ... aka Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
11. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Herself (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia)
        - Shelly Winters/Daniel Baldwin/Ruth Brown (1993) TV episode .... Herself
12. Abbey Lincoln: You Gotta Pay the Band (1993) (TV) .... Herself
13. The Dancing Man (1992) .... Herself
    
    
14. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" .... Herself (1 episode, 1989)
        - Episode dated 27 October 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Herself
15. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Herself (1 episode, 1989)
        - Episode dated 12 May 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Herself
16. Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (1988) (TV) .... Herself
17. "Sunday Night" .... Herself (1 episode, 1988)
    ... aka Michelob Presents Night Music (UK: new title)
        - Episode #1.1 (1988) TV episode .... Herself
18. That Rhythm, Those Blues (1988) (TV) .... Herself
    
    
19. Rock 'n' Roll Revue (1955) .... Herself
    ... aka Harlem Rock 'n' Roll (UK)
    ... aka Rock and Roll Review (USA: alternative title)
20. Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955) .... Herself
    

Archive Footage:

1. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Whole Lotta Shakin' (2009) (V) .... Herself
2. "American Masters"
       - Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built (2007) TV episode .... Herself
3. Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) .... Herself
4. The Ladies Sing the Blues (1989) .... Herself