Pinetop Perkins

Pinetop Perkins

actor, soundtrack

Pinetop Perkins was born on Jul 07, 1913 in USA. Pinetop Perkins's big-screen debut came with Sincerely Yours directed by Gordon Douglas in 1955. Pinetop Perkins is known for The Blues directed by Charles Burnett, Ike Turner stars as Self and B.B. King as Self. Pinetop Perkins has got 3 awards and 7 nominations so far. The most recent award Pinetop Perkins achieved is Grammy Awards. The upcoming new movie Pinetop Perkins plays is The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll which will be released on Apr 01, 2009.

Pinetop Perkins was born on July 7, 1913 in Belzoni, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for Les Blues Brothers (1980), Benny & Joon (1993) and Angel Heart : Aux portes de l'enfer (1987). He died on March 21, 2011 in Austin, Texas, USA.

  • Birthday

    Jul 07, 1913
  • Place of Birth

    Belzoni, Mississippi, USA

Known For

Awards

3 wins & 7 nominations

Grammy Awards
2011
Best Traditional Blues Album
Winner - Grammy
2008
Best Traditional Blues Album
Winner - Grammy
2008
Best Traditional Blues Album
Winner - Grammy
2005
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner - Grammy

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