Ruth Brown
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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 Rhythm,” she recorded a series of major hits for Atlantic Records, including “So Long,” “Teardrops from My Eyes,” and “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean,” helping establish the label’s early success. Born Ruth Alston Weston in Portsmouth, Virginia, she attended I. C. Norcom High School. Her fathe...
Known For
Filmography
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
2005
as Singer (segment "Black and Blue") (archive footage)
Bonnie Raitt: Road Tested
1996
as Self - Guest star - Vocals
B.B. King: Blues Summit
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Tortoise / Ant (voice)
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
1994
as Ella
Rebel Highway
1994
as Ella Baldwin
Black and Blue: A Musical Revue
1993
as Singer
Hallelujah
1993
as Mrs. Sherman
True Identity
1991
as Martha
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
1991
as Self
Blues Alive
1990
as Herself
That Rhythm, Those Blues
1988
Hairspray
1988
as Motormouth Maybelle
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Musical Guest
American Playhouse
1982
as Mrs. Sherman
Under the Rainbow
1981
as Cleaning Woman
Checking In
1981
Hello, Larry
1979
Hello, Larry
1979
as Leona Wilson
Austin City Limits
1975
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Dick Clark Show
1958
as Self
Rhythm and Blues Revue
1955
as Self