Actor / Actress
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Biography
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.
Curtis Mayfield is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 19 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes CBS News Sunday Morning (1979), Omnibus (1967), The Midnight Special (1972), Rock Concert (1973), 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), Super Fly (1972), BaadAsssss Cinema (2002).
The recorded credits span 1967 to 2025, including 14 movies and 5 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.
This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Songs by Curtis Mayfield
- 01 Little Child Runnin' WildFrom Superfly 5:26
- 02 Give Me Your Love (Love Song)From Superfly 4:20
- 03 SuperflyFrom Superfly 3:53
- 04 PushermanFrom Superfly 5:00
- 05 Eddie You Should Know BetterFrom Superfly 2:20
- 06 Freddie's DeadFrom Superfly 5:28
- 07 No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song)From Superfly 4:58
- 08 Junkie Chase (Instrumental)From Superfly 1:40
- 09 Think (Instrumental)From Superfly 3:48
- 10 Future Song (Love a Good Woman, Love a Good Man)From Back to the World 5:02
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies14
TV shows5
Active years represented1967–2025
Place of birthChicago, Illinois, USA
Died
Also known as
Curtis Lee Mayfield
Known for
TV ShowCBS News Sunday Morning
TV ShowOmnibus
TV ShowThe Midnight Special
TV ShowRock Concert
TV Show1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
MovieSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
MovieSuper Fly
MovieBaadAsssss Cinema
MovieShort Eyes
MovieSave the Children
MovieMovin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions
MovieThe Makings of Curtis Mayfield
MovieThe Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973
MovieOne-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
MovieClassic Soul at the BBC
MovieGuitar Heroes: In Concert
MovieKings of Soul
MovieCurtis Mayfield: Live at Ronnie Scott's
MovieCurtis Mayfield - Live at Montreux 1987