Roebuck 'Pops' Staples

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.

Roebuck 'Pops' Staples is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 13 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes True Stories (1986), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), Later... with Jools Holland (1992), The Midnight Special (1972), Wag the Dog (1997), Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021), The Last Waltz (1978). The recorded credits span 1961 to 2021, including 9 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.