Ruth Brown
Actor
Born Jan 30, 1928
Active 1979–2006
Ruth Brown (January 12, 1928 – November 17, 2006) was an American rhythm and blues singer and actress, widely regarded as one of the key figures in popularizing R&B music in the 1950s.
Filmography
Hairspray (1988) — Motormouth MaybelleTrue Identity (1991) — MarthaB.B. King: Blues Summit (1995)Rebel Highway (1994) — Ella BaldwinUnder the Rainbow (1981) — Cleaning WomanHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) — Tortoise / Ant (voice)American Playhouse (1982) — Mrs. ShermanShake, Rattle and Rock! (1994) — EllaThat Rhythm, Those Blues (1988)Hallelujah (1993) — Mrs. ShermanChecking In (1981)Hello, Larry (1979) — Leona WilsonBlack and Blue: A Musical Revue (1993) — Singer