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They earned 12 gold records and six Grammy award nominations. See more trivia »

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William Henderson
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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2010 Multiple Sarcasms (performer: "I'll Be Around")
 
2008 Soul Power (documentary) (performer: "One Of A Kind Love Affair")
 
2006 The Holiday (performer: "It's a Shame" 1970)
 
2006 Akeelah and the Bee (performer: "Rubberband Man" 1976)
 
2006 Everybody Hates Chris (TV series)
– Everybody Hates the Gout (2006) (performer: "It's a Shame")
 
2005 Get Rich or Die Tryin' (performer: "I'll Be Around Whenever You Want Me")
 
2005 Beauty Shop (performer: "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" 1973)
 
2004 My Date with Drew (documentary) (performer: "Working My Way Back to You")
 
2003 Radio (performer: "Rubberband Man" 1976, "I'll Be Around Whenever You Want Me" 1973)
 
2003 The Disco Ball (TV special) (performer: "Working My Way Back to You")
 
2000 Malcolm in the Middle (TV series)
– Convention (2000) ("The Rubberband Man" - uncredited)
 
1998 That '70s Show (TV series)
– Eric's Birthday (1998) (performer: "The Rubberband Man")
 
1997 Donnie Brasco (performer: "Working My Way Back To You" 1979)
 
1996 Beautiful Girls (performer: "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love")
 
1996 When We Were Kings (documentary) (performer: "I'm Coming Home")
 
1995 Dead Presidents (performer: "I'll Be Around")
 
1988 Twins (performer: "BROTHER TO BROTHER")
 
1987 Spaceballs (performer: "Spaceballs")
 
1986 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (performer: "Mighty Love")
 
1981 Stripes (performer: "RUBBERBAND MAN")
 
1980 Inside Moves (performer: "Just Be Free")
 
1973-1977 Top of the Pops (TV series)
– Episode dated 28 April 1977 (1977) (performer: "Could it Be I'm Falling in Love" / as The Detroit Spinners)
– Episode dated 10 February 1977 (1977) (performer: "Wake Up Susan" / as The Detroit Spinners)
– Episode dated 7 October 1976 (1976) (performer: "Rubberband Man" / as The Detroit Spinners)
– Episode dated 11 October 1973 (1973) (performer: "Ghetto Child" / as The Detroit Spinners)
 
1973 The Midnight Special (TV series)
– Episode #1.20 (1973) (performer: "One Of A Kind Love Affair", "I'll Be Around", "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love")
 
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1979 The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Deacon Smith/Featured Singers
 
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2006 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Themselves - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 27 July 2006 (2006) … Themselves - Musical Guest
 
2003 The Disco Ball (TV special)
Themselves
 
2002 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Themselves
– Disco II (2002) … Themselves
 
1996 When We Were Kings (documentary)
Themselves
 
1994 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Themselves
– Episode dated 3 May 1994 (1994) … Themselves
 
1990 Dionne and Friends (TV series)
Themselves
– Episode #1.3 (1990) … Themselves
 
1987 The 4th Annual Black Gold Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 Solid Gold (TV series)
Themselves
– Episode #6.14 (1985) … Themselves
 
1983 The 25th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Themselves
 
1974-1981 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Themselves / Themselves - Singers
– Episode #24.30 (1981) … Themselves
– Episode #24.2 (1980) … Themselves
– Episode #23.23 (1980) … Themselves
– Episode #21.11 (1978) … Themselves
– Episode #20.2 (1976) … Themselves - Singers
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1973-1981 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Themselves
– The Spinners/Skyy (1981) … Themselves
– Spinners/ConFunkShun (1980) … Themselves
– The Spinners/The Independents/Leroy Hutson (1974) … Themselves
– The Spinners/Sisters Love (1973) … Themselves
 
1980 Macy's 54th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Themselves
 
1973-1980 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Themselves / Themselves - Host
– Episode #9.6 (1980) … Themselves - Host
– Episode #5.6 (1976) … Themselves
– Episode #2.18 (1974) … Themselves
– Episode #1.20 (1973) … Themselves
 
1978 The Jim Nabors Show (TV series)
Themselves
– Episode #1.49 (1978) … Themselves
 
1978 Rock Concert (TV series)
Themselves
– Episode #5.17 (1978) … Themselves
 
1977 Disco '77 (TV series)
Performer
 
1977 Top of the Pops (TV series)
Themselves
– Episode dated 28 April 1977 (1977) … Themselves (as The Detroit Spinners)
– Episode dated 10 February 1977 (1977) … Themselves (as The Detroit Spinners)
 
1975 Musical Chairs (TV series)
Themselves
– Episode dated 15 September 1975 (1975) … Themselves
– Episode dated 12 September 1975 (1975) … Themselves
– Episode dated 11 September 1975 (1975) … Themselves
– Episode dated 10 September 1975 (1975) … Themselves
– Episode dated 9 September 1975 (1975) … Themselves
 
1975 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Themselves
– Episode dated 28 March 1975 (1975) … Themselves
 
1975 The 17th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Themselves
 
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2010 My Music: Aretha Franklin Presents Soul Rewind (TV movie)
Themselves
 
2008 Soul Power (documentary)
Themselves
 

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CD: "I'll Be Around and Other Hits" (Columbia) See more »

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Alternate Names:

The Detroit Spinners
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They earned 12 gold records and six Grammy award nominations. See more »

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