Curtis Mayfield

Acting

Biography

Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.

Born: June 3, 1942

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

Movie

Filmography

2025

The Makings of Curtis Mayfield

2024

One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two

as Self (archive footage)

2021

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

as Self (archive footage)

2015

Kings of Soul

as Self (archive footage)

2008

Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions

as Self (archive footage)

2007

Classic Soul at the BBC

as Self (archive footage)

2004

Curtis Mayfield: Live at Montreux 1987

as Self

2003

Guitar Heroes: In Concert

as Self

2002

BaadAsssss Cinema

as Self

1979

CBS News Sunday Morning

as Self

1978

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

as Our Guests at Heartland

1977

Short Eyes

as Pappy

1973

Rock Concert

as Self

1973

Save the Children

as Self

1972

The Midnight Special

as Host

1972

The Midnight Special

as Self

1972

Super Fly

as Self (The Curtis Mayfield Experience)

1967

Omnibus

as Self

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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973

as Self