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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Acting·1942–2018·55 films

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone twice named her as the greatest singer of all time. With global sales of over 75 million records, Franklin is one of the world's best-selling music artists.…

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Filmography

The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers (1980)Mrs. Murphy
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)Mrs. Murphy
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace (2018)Self (archive footage)
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997)Homebuilt Computer / Singer (voice)
WHAM!
WHAM! (2023)Self (archive footage)
Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals (2013)Self
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2018)Self (archive footage)
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017)Self
The Apollo
The Apollo (2019)Self (archive footage)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)Self
VH1: Divas Live
VH1: Divas Live (1998)Self - Performer
Tom Dowd & The Language of Music
Tom Dowd & The Language of Music (2004)Self
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020)Self (archive footage)
George Michael - Twenty Five
George Michael - Twenty Five (2006)Self
George Michael: Portrait of an Artist
George Michael: Portrait of an Artist (2023)Self (archive footage)
Britney Spears: In the Zone
Britney Spears: In the Zone (2003)Self (archive footage)
George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael
George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (1999)Self
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration (2000)Self
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years (2004)Self (archive footage)
Sam Cooke: Legend
Sam Cooke: Legend (2003)Self
It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment (2002)Mrs. Murphy (archive footage)
Aretha Franklin: Duets
Aretha Franklin: Duets (1993)Self
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story (2010)Self
Aretha Franklin, soul sister
Aretha Franklin, soul sister (2020)Self (archive footage)
Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985
Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985 (1999)Self
Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III (1990)Self
This Is Bob Hope...
This Is Bob Hope... (2017)Self (archive footage)
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' (1998)Self
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982)Self
Classic Soul at the BBC
Classic Soul at the BBC (2007)Self (archive footage)
Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built (2007)Self
Women in Rock
Women in Rock (1986)Self
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014)Self (archive footage)
Woody Allen Looks at 1967
Woody Allen Looks at 1967 (1967)Self
VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin
VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin (2001)Self
The Magic Voices of Pop
The Magic Voices of Pop (2021)Self (archive)
Queens of Soul at the BBC
Queens of Soul at the BBC (2015)Self (archive footage)
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001)Self
Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968
Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968 (1968)Self
Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris
Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris (1977)Self
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 (2001)Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 (2001)Self (archive footage)
Grammy's Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special
Grammy's Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special (2017)Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998)Self
Burt Bacharach at the BBC
Burt Bacharach at the BBC (2023)Self (archive footage)
American Dream: Detroit
American Dream: Detroit (2018)Self - Interviewee
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul (1987)Self
Freedom : La Story de George Michael
Freedom : La Story de George Michael (2016)Self (archive footage)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers (2006)Self
Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music) (2019)Self (archive footage)
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul (1988)Self
Jazz at the White House
Jazz at the White House (2016)Self
Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68
Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68 (1968)Self
Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin
Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin (2011)Self