Curtis Mayfield

Acting

Born June 3, 1942 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.

Known for

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979

Omnibus

1967

Rock Concert

1973

The Midnight Special

1972

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

2021

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978

Short Eyes

1977

BaadAsssss Cinema

2002

Acting(19)

2025The Makings of Curtis Mayfield

Film

2024One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume TwoSelf (archive footage)

Film

20211971: The Year That Music Changed EverythingSelf (archive footage)