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