Quick Facts
Born:
1935-08-30
Birthplace:
Parris Island, South Carolina, U.S.
Credits:
9 Total Roles
John Phillips
Acting
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Biography
John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 – March 18, 2001) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was the leader of the vocal group the Mamas & the Papas and remains frequently referred to as Papa John Phillips. In addition to writing the majority of the group's compositions, he also wrote "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" in 1967 for former Journeymen bandmate Scott McKenzie, as well as the oft-covered "Me and My Uncle", which was a favorite in the repertoire of the Grateful Dead. Phillips was one of the chief organizers of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.
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Known For
Monterey Pop
Self - Mamas and the Papas
Torture Garden
Eddie Storm (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood")
E! True Hollywood Story
Self
Jimi Plays Monterey
Narrator (voice)
Behind the Music
Self
Laurel Canyon
Self (archive footage)
California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas
Himself (Archival Footage)
Youth '68
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Abebe – Butterfly Song MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Laurel Canyon TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas MOVIE | Himself (Archival Footage) |
| 1997 | Behind the Music TV | Self |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Self |
| 1987 | Jimi Plays Monterey MOVIE | Narrator (voice) |
| 1968 | Monterey Pop MOVIE | Self - Mamas and the Papas |
| 1968 | Youth '68 MOVIE | Self |
| 1967 | Torture Garden MOVIE | Eddie Storm (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood") |