Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield

music department, composer, actor

Curtis Mayfield was born on Jun 03, 1942 in USA. Curtis Mayfield's big-screen debut came with Super Fly directed by Gordon Parks Jr. in 1972, strarring Self (The Curtis Mayfield Experience). Curtis Mayfield is known for Claudine directed by John Berry, Diahann Carroll stars as Claudine and James Earl Jones as Roop. Curtis Mayfield has got 4 awards and 11 nominations so far. The most recent award Curtis Mayfield achieved is Soul Train Awards. The upcoming new movie Curtis Mayfield plays is The Return of Superfly which will be released on Nov 09, 1990.

Rhythm and blues performer/songwriter credited with defining 1960's Chicago sound in hits like "It's All Right" and "Gypsy Woman." His style influenced other artists from pop to hip hop. Has been a quadriplegic ever since he was struck by lighting rig during outdoor concert in New York, 1990. Member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame whose 1968 hit "We're A Winner, " became a civil rights anthem. Two-time Grammy winner whose "Superfly" soundtrack sold more than 4 million copies.

  • Birthday

    Jun 03, 1942
  • Place of Birth

    Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

Awards

4 wins & 11 nominations

Soul Train Awards
1997
Heritage Award
Winner - Soul Train Award
Grammy Awards
1995
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner - Grammy
1995
Legend Award
Winner - Grammy
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