Sharon Jones (II) (1956–2016) |
|
Born Sharon Lafaye Jones in Augusta, Georgia, she moved to New York City at an early age. With a gifted voice, performing gospel songs in Church, since childhood, she has only recently received acclaim by the public and her peers in the areas of Soul, Funk and Rhythm and Blues. Until the late 90s she was still employed at her "day Job" as a ...
See full bio »
Born:in Augusta, Georgia, USADied:(age 60) in Cooperstown, New York, USA |
Take a look back at these Hollywood icons in their early days to see how far they've come in their careers—and how little they've visibly aged.
Watch on TV
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
4 wins & 2 nominations.
See more awards »
Known For
Show all
Hide all
Filmography
Show 
Soundtrack (59 credits)
Soundtrack (59 credits)
2019
Aikuiset
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Puna-fucking-vuori
(2019)
... (performer: "100 Days, 100 Nights")
2019
Burger Quiz
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.20
(2019)
... (performer: "We get along")
2018
The Chi
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Penetrate a Fraud
(2018)
... (writer: "Pick It Up, Lay It in the Cut")
2015-2017
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Jessica Chastain/Timothée Chalamet/Justin Verlander & Kate Upton/A Dap-Kings Tribute to Sharon Jones
(2017)
... (performer: "Searching for a New Day")
- Taraji P. Henson/Edward Burns/Sam Hunt
(2015)
... (performer: "Retreat!", "Pick It Up, Lay It in the Cut" - uncredited)
2016
Luke Cage
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- You Know My Steez
(2016)
... (performer: "100 Days, 100 Nights")
Conan
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2010 - 2015) (writer - 1 episode, 2015)
- Adam Scott/Morris Chestnut/Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
(2015)
... (performer: "Just Another Christmas Song") / (writer: "Just Another Christmas Song")
- Hickory Dickory Danger
(2010)
... (performer: "If You Call" - uncredited)
2015
Miss Sharon Jones!
(Documentary) (performer: "100 Days,100 Nights", "Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects", "Calamity", "Get Up and Get Out", "Genuine Pt. 1 & 2", "Humble Me", "I Learned the Hard Way", "If You Call", "Long Time, Wrong Time", "Longer & Stronger", "His Eye Is On The Sparrow", "Mama Don't Like My Man", "I'm Not Gonna Cry", "Now I See", "Keep On Looking", "New Shoes", "Retreat", "Slow Down Love", "Tell Me", "The Stroll", "When I Come Home", "People Don't Get What They Deserve", "I'm Still Here") / (writer: "Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects", "Longer & Stronger", "Tell Me", "The Stroll", "When I Come Home", "I'm Still Here")
2015
In Stereo
(performer: "Something's Changed", "Genuine") / (writer: "Something's Changed", "Genuine")
2010-2015
Late Show with David Letterman
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Jack Hanna/Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
(2015)
... (performer: "Making Up & Breaking Up")
- Russell Crowe/Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
(2010)
... (performer: "I Learned the Hard Way")
2013
Independent Lens
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- How to Survive a Plague
(2013)
... (performer: "Answer Me")
2013
The Originals
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Always and Forever
(2013)
... (performer: "This Land Is Your Land" - uncredited)
2011
Suits
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Identity Crisis
(2011)
... (performer: "Something's Changed " - uncredited)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes, 2010 - 2011) (writer - 1 episode, 2010)
- Emma Stone/Adam Carolla/Rickey Minor & Friends
(2011)
... (performer: "What's Going On")
- Episode #19.60
(2010)
... (performer: "There Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects") / (writer: "There Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects")
- Episode #18.77
(2010)
... (performer: "She Ain't a Child No More")
2010
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #9.16
(2010)
... (performer: "Money", "The Game Gets Old")
2007-2010
Private Practice
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Take Two
(2010)
... (performer: "Mama Don't Like My Man" - uncredited)
- In Which Cooper Finds a Port in His Storm
(2007)
... (performer: "Tell Me" - uncredited)
2010
Henry's Crime
(performer: "Answer Me", "100 Days, 100 Nights", "Got a Thing on My Mind", "Stranded in Your Love", "Be Easy", "Lafaye's Phase", "Let Them Knock") / (writer: "100 Days, 100 Nights", "Got a Thing on My Mind", "Stranded in Your Love", "Be Easy", "Lafaye's Phase", "Let Them Knock")
2010
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #6.183
(2010)
... (performer: "Window Shopping")
2010
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 28 April 2010
(2010)
... (performer: "Better Things")
2010
Our Family Wedding
(performer: "100 Days, 100 Nights", "Natural Born Lover", "Make It Good to Me", "Give It Back", "Tell Me", "Got A Thing On My Mind") / (writer: "Tell Me")
2010
How to Make It in America
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Paper, Denim + Dollars
(2010)
... (performer: "This Land Is Your Land")
2010
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Jon Hamm/Michael Bublé
(2010)
... (performer: "Baby (You've Got What It Takes)" - uncredited)
2009
So You Think You Can Dance
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Top 14 Perform
(2009)
... (performer: "Baby (You've Got What It Takes)")
2009
Hung
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- A Dick and a Dream or Fight the Honey
(2009)
... (performer: "How Long Do I Have to Wait for You?" - uncredited)
2009
Cold Case
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Libertyville
(2009)
... (performer: "This Land Is Your Land" - uncredited)
2009
Different from Whom
(performer: "100 Days, 100 Nights", "You're Gonna Get It", "How Do I Let A Good Man Down?")
2008
Eli Stone
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Should I Stay or Should I Go?
(2008)
... (performer: "Be Easy" - uncredited)
2007
The Great Debaters
(arranger: "My Soul is a Witness", "Up Above My Head I Hear Music in the Air") / (performer: "My Soul is a Witness", "Up Above My Head I Hear Music in the Air", "Two Wings")
2007
Men in Trees
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Sea Change
(2007)
... (performer: "Let Them Knock" - uncredited)
2007
Damages
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Do You Regret What We Did?
(2007)
... (performer: "You're Gonna Get It" - uncredited)
- And My Paralyzing Fear of Death
(2007)
... (performer: "You're Gonna Get It")
2007
Entourage
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Prince's Bride
(2007)
... (performer: "Pick It Up, Lay It in the Cut")
Show
Actress (4 credits)
Actress (4 credits)
Show
Music department (2 credits)
Music department (2 credits)
Show
Composer (1 credit)
Composer (1 credit)
Show
Self (39 credits)
Self (39 credits)
Show
Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
Related Videos
Edit
Personal Details
Official Sites:
Official SiteAlternate Names:
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings | Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings | Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
Edit