Actor

Mavis Staples

Acting1939Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family's band The Staple Singers and also as a solo artist, and had noted collaborations with Prince. Staples was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.

Details

Known for: Acting
Born: July 10, 1939
Age: 87
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Gender: Female
Also known as: The Staple Singers