Ruth Brown

Acting

Born January 30, 1928

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. Known as “Miss…

Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

Late Night with David Letterman

1982

American Playhouse

1982

Austin City Limits

1975

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995

The Dick Clark Show

1958

Rebel Highway

1994

Hello, Larry

1979

Acting(22)

2005Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony AwardsSinger (segment "Black and Blue") (archive footage)

Film

1996Bonnie Raitt: Road TestedSelf - Guest star - Vocals

Film

1995B.B. King: Blues Summit

Film

1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildTortoise / Ant (voice)

1994Shake, Rattle and Rock!Ella

Film

1994Rebel HighwayElla Baldwin

1993HallelujahMrs. Sherman

Film

1993Black and Blue: A Musical RevueSinger

Film

1991True IdentityMartha

Film

1991Montreux Jazz Festival 1991Self

Film

1990Blues AliveHerself

Film

1988That Rhythm, Those Blues

Film

1988HairsprayMotormouth Maybelle

Film

1982Late Night with David LettermanSelf - Musical Guest

1982American PlayhouseMrs. Sherman

1981Under the RainbowCleaning Woman

Film

1981Checking In

1979Hello, Larry

1975Austin City LimitsSelf

1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf

1958The Dick Clark ShowSelf

1955Rhythm and Blues RevueSelf

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