Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
Actor · born 28 December 1914 · Winona, Mississippi, USA
Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000) was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s," he was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the patriarch and member of singing group The Staple Singers, which included his son Pervis and daughters Mavis, Yvonne, and Cleotha.
Where to start: The Last Waltz (1978).
As actor 7
TV shows 1
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Roebuck 'Pops' Staples movie?
By viewer score, The Last Waltz (1978) at 7.7/10.
What are Roebuck 'Pops' Staples’s most popular movies?
Wag the Dog, The Last Waltz, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).
How many movies has Roebuck 'Pops' Staples made?
7 films on TMDB, 7 as actor.