Dr. John
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 20, 1941
- Died
- June 6, 2019
- Birthplace
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Malcolm 'Mac' John Rebennack Jr., better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music combined blues, pop, jazz, boogie-woogie, funk, and rock and roll. Active as a session musician from the late 1950s until his death, he gained a following in the late 1960s after the release of his album Gris-Gris and his appearance at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. He typically performed a lively, theatrical stage show inspired by medicine shows, Mardi Gras costumes, and voodoo ceremonies. Rebennack recorded thirty studio albums and nine live albums, as well as contributing to thousands of other musicians' recordings. In 1973 he achieved a top-10 hit single with "Right Place, Wrong Time". The winner of six Grammy Awards, Rebennack was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by singer John Legend in March 2011. In May 2013, Rebennack received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Tulane University.
Filmography
- King Bee - The Slim Harpo Story
King Bee - The Slim Harpo Story TBA
as Self
New Orleans That Was 2022
as Self
Take Me to the River: New Orleans 2022
as Self
The Dancing Man of L.A. 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast 2019
as Self - Singer (archive footage), Thanks
America's Musical Journey 2018
as Self
Every Night's a Saturday Night 2018
as Self
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music 2016
as Self
Dr John . feat.Arturo Sandoval & Sarah Morrow -Live At Avio Session Basel 2014
as vocals, piano
All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman 2014
as Himself
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker 2013
as Self (archive footage)
Dr. John featuring Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys: Locked Down Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 2012
Actor
Dr. John & The Lower 911 - Montreux Jazz Festival 2011
Actor
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me 2009
as Self - Performer
The Blind Boys of Alabama - Live in New Orleans 2009
Actor
Tootie's Last Suit 2009
as Self
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans 2008
as Self
Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1 2006
as Self
- New Orleans: Music in Exile
New Orleans: Music in Exile 2006
as Himself
Dr. John - Live At Montreux 1995 2005
as himself
Lightning in a Bottle 2004
as Self
Johnny Winter: Live 2003
as Self
Piano Blues 2003
as Self
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits 2001
Actor
Christina Aguilera: My Reflection 2001
as Self - Guest
David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session 2001
as Self
The Big Day 1999
Original Music Composer
Blues Brothers 2000 1998
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Keb' Mo': Sessions at West 54th 1997
as Himself
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan 1996
as Self
Marianne Faithfull: Blazing Away 1990
as Piano
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band 1990
as Self
Candy Mountain 1988
as Henry, Music
B.B. King & Friends 1987
as Self
- Energy and How to Get It
Energy and How to Get It 1981
Actor
Pray TV 1980
as Dr. John and The Holy Moley Singers
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 1978
as Our Guests at Heartland
The Last Waltz 1978
as Self
Ringo 1978
as Ringo's Roadside Attraction
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends 1974
as Self/Performer
- Dr John: New Orleans Swamp
Dr John: New Orleans Swamp 1974
as Himself
Stamping Ground 1971
as Self
The Fat Black Pussycat 1963
as Witness (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.