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Luther Vandross (1951–2005)
He was the heartbeat of R&B during the 1980s and 1990s, yet led a productive singing and songwriting life prior to this preeminence. The soul balladeer's strong commitment to the art of music continued on its Grammy-winning course, even after an acute stroke in 2003 left him severely incapacitated and unable to continue public appearances. Luther ...
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Died:(age 54) in Edison, New Jersey, USA |
12 wins & 12 nominations.
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Soundtrack (58 credits)
Soundtrack (58 credits)
2016
Superstar Duets
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Ghost Singer
(2016)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father")
2004-2015
The X Factor
(TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes)
- Live Show 1
(2015)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father")
- Auditions 5
(2010)
... (writer: "Never Too Much" - uncredited)
- Auditions 4
(2005)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father")
- Bootcamp 2
(2004)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father")
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Treehouse of Horror XXV
(2014)
... (performer: "Never Too Much" - uncredited) / (writer: "Never Too Much" - uncredited)
2014
Dancing with the Stars
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Most Memorable Year
(2014)
... ("Dance with My Father") / (writer: "Dance with My Father")
2013
Strictly Come Dancing
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Week 1: Show 1
(2013)
... (performer: "When I Need You" - uncredited)
2012
The X Factor Philippines
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 9 Performance Night
(2012)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father")
American Idol
(TV Series) (1 episode, 2011) (writer - 3 episodes, 2005 - 2012)
- Semifinalist Boys Perform
(2012)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father")
- 7 Finalists Compete
(2011)
... ("Dance with my Father")
- Top 6 Perform
(2005)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father")
- Top 20 Performance Show: Part 1 (Guys)
(2005)
... (writer: "Never Too Much")
2011
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #19.141
(2011)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father" - uncredited)
So You Think You Can Dance
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes, 2008 - 2009) (performer - 2 episodes, 2005 - 2008)
- Finale: Winner Announced
(2009)
... (writer: "Brand New Day")
- Two of 14 Voted Off
(2009)
... (writer: "Brand New Day")
- The Top 10 Perform
(2008)
... (performer: "Dance With My Father") / (writer: "Dance With My Father")
- Top 16
(2005)
... (performer: "Take You Out")
Skins
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2008) (writer - 1 episode, 2008)
- Chris
(2008)
... (performer: "Never Too Much" - uncredited) / (writer: "Never Too Much" - uncredited)
2005-2007
Idols
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Top 3: Choices
(2007)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father")
- Top 5: My Idols
(2005)
... (writer: "Never Too Much")
- Top 24: Group 1
(2005)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father")
2007
Orange Playlist
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Ricky Hatton
(2007)
... (performer: "Dance with My Father" - uncredited)
2007
Idols
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Spectacular 6 - My Idols
(2007)
... (writer: "Never Too Much")
- Spectacular 1 - My Idol
(2007)
... (writer: "Dance with My Father")
2006
Family Guy
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Barely Legal
(2006)
... (writer: "A Brand New Day/Everybody Rejoice" - uncredited)
2006
Everybody Hates Chris
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Everybody Hates Father's Day
(2006)
... (performer: "A House Is Not a Home")
2004
The Oprah Winfrey Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 6 May 2004
(2004)
... (performer: "Buy Me A Rose")
2004
New Zealand Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 10 Performance Show: Idol's Choice
(2004)
... (writer: "Never Too Much")
2003
Celebridade
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 13 October 2003
(2003)
... (performer: "The Closer I Get to You" - uncredited)
2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
(Video Game) ("Never Too Much", uncredited) / (writer: "Never Too Much" - uncredited)
The PJs
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2000) (writer - 1 episode, 2000)
- Robbin' HUD
(2000)
... (performer: "Never too Much") / (writer: "Never too Much")
1993-1998
Stars in Their Eyes
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #9.2
(1998)
... (writer: "Never Too Much")
- Episode #4.9
(1993)
... (writer: "So Amazing")
1994-1995
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Episode dated 2 February 1995
(1995)
... (performer: "Always and Forever")
- Episode dated 24 November 1994
(1994)
... (performer: "Love the One You're With")
1992/I
Hero
(performer: "Heart of a Hero" (1992)) / (producer: "Heart of a Hero" (1992)) / (writer: "Heart of a Hero" (1992))
1990
In the Heat of the Night
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- A Loss of Innocence
(1990)
... (performer: "Here And Now" - uncredited)
1987
Made in Heaven
(performer: "There's Only You") / (producer: "There's Only You") / (writer: "There's Only You")
1985
The Goonies
(performer: "She's So Good to Me") / (producer: "She's So Good to Me") / (writer: "She's So Good to Me")
1984
Choose Me
(producer: "Choose Me (You're My Choice Tonight)") / (writer: "Choose Me (You're My Choice Tonight)")
1982
Emu's World
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.6
(1982)
... (writer: "Everybody Rejoice/A Brand New Day" - uncredited)
WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1982) (writer - 1 episode, 1982)
- Fire
(1982)
... (performer: "Never Too Much" - uncredited) / (writer: "Never Too Much" - uncredited)
1982
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Bruce Dern/Luther Vandross
(1982)
... (performer: "Never Too Much", "House Is Not A Home" - uncredited)
1981
Luther Vandross: Never Too Much
(Video short) (performer: "Never Too Much") / (writer: "Never Too Much")
1980
The Magic of David Copperfield III: Levitating Ferrari
(TV Special) (writer: "A Brand New Day")
1977
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #16.10
(1977)
... (writer: "A Brand New Day")
1969
Sesame Street
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2
(1969)
... (performer: "You've got to learn something" - uncredited)
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Music department (2 credits)
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Actor (15 credits)
Actor (15 credits)
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Composer (3 credits)
Composer (3 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (101 credits)
Self (101 credits)
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Archive footage (6 credits)
Archive footage (6 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Single: Sang backing vocals on 'David Bowie (I)'s "Young Americans". See more »Alternate Names:
Listen My Brother | Luther and JanetHeight:
6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
It was the women [Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes] who drove me to the stereo. Men feel they have something to prove. They don't trust their automatic pilot chops. Females do. They go on deeper dramatic trips, take more chances. Put it out there with greater flair.Trivia:
When he was born the doctor asked his mother what the child's first and middle names were. She had already picked Luther for a first name but had not thought of a middle name; there happened to be a box of Ronzoni spaghetti on the table next to her bed, so she told the doctor that his middle name was Ronzoni, and that is the name on his birth certificate. See more »Trademark:
Songs about relationship See more »Nickname:
RonnieStar Sign:
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