Quick Facts
Born:
1941-11-20
Birthplace:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Credits:
54 Total Roles
Dr. John
Acting
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Biography
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.
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.
Known For
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The Last Waltz
Self
Touched by an Angel
Dr. John
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest
Treme
Self
Treme
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | New Orleans That Was MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Take Me to the River: New Orleans MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | The Dancing Man of L.A. MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast MOVIE | Self - Singer (archive footage) |
| 2018 | America's Musical Journey MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Every Night's a Saturday Night MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Monochrome: Black, White & Blue TV | Self |
| 2016 | The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Dr John . feat.Arturo Sandoval & Sarah Morrow -Live At Avio Session Basel MOVIE | vocals, piano |
| 2014 | All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman MOVIE | Himself |