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Mavis Staples
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Mavis! (2015)
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Mavis Staples was born on 10 July 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is an actress, known for
My Blueberry Nights (2007)
,
The Help (2011)
and
Dumplin' (2018)
.
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Awards
4 wins & 8 nominations total
Photos
8
+ 2
Known for
My Blueberry Nights
6.6
Soundtrack
("Eyes on the Prize")
2007
The Help
8.1
Soundtrack
("Don't Knock")
2011
Dumplin'
6.5
Soundtrack
("Wonder Why")
2018
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
7.5
Soundtrack
("Christmas Vacation")
1989
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Actress
7
Music Department
1
Additional Crew
1
Soundtrack
39
Self
90
Archive Footage
8
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Actress
Previous
7
Hozier Feat. Mavis Staples: Nina Cried Power
8.9
Music Video
Mavis Staples
2018
The Sacrifice of Victor
8.0
Video
1995
Graffiti Bridge
4.7
Melody Cool
1990
The Cosby Show
7.4
TV Series
Soloist
1990
1 episode
Mavis Staples: 20th Century Express
Music Video
Mavis Staples
1989
Mavis Staples: Time Waits for No One
Music Video
Mavis Staples
1989
Aretha Franklin: Oh Happy Day
6.6
Music Video
Mavis Staples
(voice)
1988
Music Department
Previous
1
A Piece of the Action
6.4
songs performed by
1977
Additional Crew
Previous
1
Let's Do It Again
6.7
dialogue coach
1975
Videos
2
Trailer 1:48
Mavis!
Trailer 2:20
Lightning in a Bottle
Trailer 2:20
Lightning in a Bottle
Personal details
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Alternative name
The Staples
Born
July 10
,
1939
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Other works
Sang on
The Blind Boys of Alabama
CD "Go Tell It on the Mountain", 2003.
Publicity listings
1 Portrayal
1 Interview
4 Articles
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Trivia
Member of the R&B group The
The Staple Singers
.
Quotes
We can't get off the stage without singing 'The Weight'. How many times have we sang 'I'll Take You There'? If you leave without singing it, people will just keep clapping until you do.
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