Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1939-04-02
Deathday: 1984-04-01 (45 years old)

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Biography

Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. was born on April 2, 1939, the second oldest child of domestic worker Alberta Gay and Pentecostalist minister Marvin Gay Sr. From an early age, Gaye took an ardor for singing; he believed that this vocation helped him through his severely troubled youth. Gaye's sister has stated that Gay Sr. beat Marvin often and into his teens. At 17, Gaye became a high school dropout, enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. Disgruntled by the humble labor he had to do, Gaye pretended to have mental illness. The service authorized him a "General Discharge." Gaye returned to the D.C. area and set up a vocal quartet with a friend called The Marquees. Gaye's first vocal recording as a lead singer, "Mama Loocie," was recorded with Harvey and the New Moonglows, which was composed of Harvey Fuqua and members of The Marquees. After the group's dissolution in 1960, Gaye moved to Detroit. Performing at Motown head Berry Gordy's house, Gaye drew Gordy's interest; the ensuing sale of Fuqua's part of Gaye's contract led to Gaye signing with Motown company Tamla. Gaye initially wanted a career as a standards and jazz performer. After numerous album releases and chart successes, in 1971, Gaye saw the release of his concept album What's Going On. It was his first platinum-selling album and earned him much critical praise. His next project would be the score and soundtrack to the 1972 blaxploitation film, Trouble Man. In 1981, advised by music promoter Freddy Cousaert, tax exile Gaye moved into Cousaert's Ostend apartment in Belgium. Staging a personal recovery, Gaye penned the song "Sexual Healing," which would be his greatest hit, eventually doing ten weeks in the top position on the Hot Black Singles chart. The song was the first single from the album Midnight Love, which sold in excess of six million units. Gaye then went out on the Sexual Healing Tour, starting April 18, 1983, which would be his last tour. Around halfway through the year, he ended the tour, suffering paranoia stemming from cocaine use. Gaye then relocated to his parents' residence in L.A. Marvins Sr. and Jr. had growing conflict between them for months. Relatives and friends felt that Marvin Jr. was sometimes suicidally driven. One day, Gaye attempted to follow this urge with a leap from a hurtling sports car. He only received slight bruises. On April 1, 1984, Marvin Sr. yelled at Alberta about a lost insurance policy letter; they'd argued about the form for days. A severe thrashing then ensued between the two Marvins, with Marvin Sr. on the receiving end. Minutes thereafter, Marvin Sr. entered Gaye's bedroom, clutching a .38 pistol that had been bought for him by Gaye, and shot his son once in his heart and once in the shoulder. Marvin Jr.'s body was transported to California Hospital Medical Center, where at about 1 P.M., Gaye was pronounced dead on arrival. Celebrities across the world were shocked by the news of Gaye's untimely passing, from Smokey Robinson to Al Sharpton. Following Gaye's death, his awards and honors have flourished -- a fitting legacy for the man titled Prince of Soul.

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Filmography

all 47

self 41

Movies 37

TV Shows 10

Self
They All Came Out to Montreux

They All Came Out to Montreux (2022)

TV
Self
Mr. Nelson on the North Side

Mr. Nelson on the North Side (2021)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go! (2021)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)

TV
Self (archive photo)
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)

Movie
Songs
Da 5 Bloods

Da 5 Bloods (2020)

Movie
8
Self (archive footage)
Whitney

Whitney (2018)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Top Ten Revealed

The Top Ten Revealed (2018)

TV
Self
Songs to Have Sex to

Songs to Have Sex to (2015)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd

DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd (2009)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Marvin Gaye: What's Going On

Marvin Gaye: What's Going On (2008)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges

Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges (2008)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World

Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World (2006)

Movie
Himself
Marvin Gaye: The Real Thing - In Performance 1964-1981

Marvin Gaye: The Real Thing - In Performance 1964-1981 (2006)

Movie
self
Marvin Gaye - Let's get it on

Marvin Gaye - Let's get it on (2006)

Movie
Funky Dance Grooves

Funky Dance Grooves (2004)

Movie
Self
Larry presents: Best of The 80s

Larry presents: Best of The 80s (2004)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004)

Movie
Self
Prachtig 80: Volume 2

Prachtig 80: Volume 2 (2003)

Movie
Himself
Marvin Gaye - Live In Montreux 1980

Marvin Gaye - Live In Montreux 1980 (2003)

Movie
Self
The Giants of Black Music

The Giants of Black Music (2003)

Movie
Himself
Remember Marvin Gaye

Remember Marvin Gaye (2002)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Motown 40: The Music is Forever

Motown 40: The Music is Forever (1998)

Movie
Songs
Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder (1990)

Movie
3.5
Self
DTV: Golden Oldies

DTV: Golden Oldies (1984)

Movie
Self
Rock, Rhythm & Blues

Rock, Rhythm & Blues (1984)

Movie
Self
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)

Movie
Self
Marvin Gaye: Live at Montreux

Marvin Gaye: Live at Montreux (1980)

Movie
Self
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross

Standing Room Only: Diana Ross (1980)

Movie
Self - Audience Member
Diana Ross in Concert!

Diana Ross in Concert! (1979)

Movie
Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 (1977)

Movie
Self
The Day the Music Died

The Day the Music Died (1977)

Movie
Self
Marvin Gaye - Greatest Hits Live in '76

Marvin Gaye - Greatest Hits Live in '76 (1976)

Movie
Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 (1974)

Movie
Self
Save the Children

Save the Children (1973)

Movie
Composer
Trouble Man

Trouble Man (1972)

Movie
Self
The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special (1972)

TV
Jim
Chrome and Hot Leather

Chrome and Hot Leather (1971)

Movie
David Owens
The Ballad of Andy Crocker

The Ballad of Andy Crocker (1969)

Movie
Self
Malibu U

Malibu U (1967)

TV
Self
Hullabaloo

Hullabaloo (1965)

TV
Self
The T.A.M.I. Show

The T.A.M.I. Show (1964)

Movie
Self - Singer
Shindig!

Shindig! (1964)

TV
Self - Singer
The Hollywood Palace

The Hollywood Palace (1964)

TV
Self
Ready Steady Go!

Ready Steady Go! (1963)

TV
Self - Singer
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

TV
6
Himself
Live at Amsterdam 1976

Live at Amsterdam 1976

Movie

Ratings

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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1939-04-02

Deathday
1984-04-01 (45 years old)

Birth Name
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.

Birth Place
Washington, D.C., United States of America

Religion
Pentecostalism

Height

Relationships
Anna Gordy Gaye (1963-01-01 - 1977-01-01)

Children
Marvin Gaye III, Nona Gaye

Father
Marvin Gay Sr.

Mother
Alberta Gay

Siblings
Frankie Gaye

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award


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