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Rufus Thomas

Actor
Died December 15, 2001 (84 years)
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Rufus Thomas, Jr.  (March 27, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was an American rhythm and blues, funk and soul singer and comedian from Memphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the 1950s and on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of soul singer Carla Thomas and keyboard player Marvell Thomas. A third child, Vaneese, a former French teacher, has a recording studio in upstate New York and sings for television commercials.

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Known For
  • Mystery Train

Filmography

1999
Cookie's Fortune · as Theo Johnson
1996
A Family Thing · as Tommy
1989
Mystery Train · as Man In Station
1989
Great Balls of Fire! · as Haney's Big House Dancer
1973
Police Story (TV Series)
1971
Soul Train (TV Series) · as Guest

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