Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1942-03-25
Deathday: 2018-08-16 (76 years old)

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Biography

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone twice named her as the greatest singer of all time. With global sales of over 75 million records, Franklin is one of the world's best-selling music artists.


As a child, Franklin was noticed for her gospel singing at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father C. L. Franklin was a minister. At the age of 18, she was signed as a recording artist for Columbia Records. While her career did not immediately flourish, Franklin found acclaim and commercial success once she signed with Atlantic Records in 1966. Hit songs such as "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)", "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", "Chain of Fools", "Think", and "I Say a Little Prayer", propelled Franklin past her musical peers.


Franklin continued to record acclaimed albums such as I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You (1967), Lady Soul (1968), Spirit in the Dark (1970), Young, Gifted and Black (1972), Amazing Grace (1972), and Sparkle (1976), before experiencing problems with the record company. Franklin left Atlantic in 1979 and signed with Arista Records. The singer appeared in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers before releasing the successful albums Jump to It (1982), Who's Zoomin' Who? (1985) and Aretha (1986) on the Arista label. In 1998, Franklin returned to the Top 40 with the Lauryn Hill-produced song "A Rose Is Still a Rose"; later, she released an album with the same name.


Franklin recorded 112 charted singles on the US Billboard charts, including 73 Hot 100 entries, 17 top-ten pop singles, 100 R&B entries and 20 number-one R&B singles. Besides the foregoing, the singer's well-known hits also include "Ain't No Way", "Call Me", "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)", "Spanish Harlem", "Rock Steady", "Day Dreaming", "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)", "Something He Can Feel", "Jump to It", "Freeway of Love", "Who's Zoomin' Who" and "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (a duet with George Michael). Franklin won 18 Grammy Awards (out of 44 nominations), including the first eight awards given for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (1968–1975), a Grammy Awards Living Legend honor and Lifetime Achievement Award.


Franklin received numerous honors throughout her career. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1987, she became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She also was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2019, the Pulitzer Prize jury awarded the songwriter a posthumous special citation "for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades". In 2020, Franklin was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. ..


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Filmography

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Movies 58

TV Shows 20

Voice 1

Self (archive footage)
Wham!

Wham! (2023)

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8
Self (archive footage)
Burt Bacharach at the BBC

Burt Bacharach at the BBC (2023)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)

Movie
Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music

Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music (2022)

TV
Self
They All Came Out to Montreux

They All Came Out to Montreux (2022)

TV
Self (archive footage)
Aretha Franklin, soul sister

Aretha Franklin, soul sister (2020)

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Self
Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)

Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music) (2019)

Movie
Self
What's My Name | Muhammad Ali

What's My Name | Muhammad Ali (2019)

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Self (archive footage)
The Apollo

The Apollo (2019)

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In Memory Of
The Upside

The Upside (2019)

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10
Self
1968 < 2018 > 2068

1968 < 2018 > 2068 (2018)

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Self
Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace (2018)

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Self
Aretha Franklin: Respect

Aretha Franklin: Respect (2018)

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Self - Interviewee
American Dream: Detroit

American Dream: Detroit (2018)

Movie
Self
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2018)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
This Is Bob Hope...

This Is Bob Hope... (2017)

Movie
Self
GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special

GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special (2017)

Movie
Self
Popular Voices at the BBC

Popular Voices at the BBC (2017)

TV
Self
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Freedom : La Story de George Michael

Freedom : La Story de George Michael (2016)

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Self
Jazz at the White House

Jazz at the White House (2016)

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Self (archive footage)
Queens of Soul at the BBC

Queens of Soul at the BBC (2015)

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Self (archive footage)
Led Zeppelin Played Here

Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014)

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Self (archive footage)
Cachitos de hierro y cromo

Cachitos de hierro y cromo (2013)

TV
Self
Muscle Shoals

Muscle Shoals (2013)

Movie
Self
Tony Bennett: Duets II - The Great Performances

Tony Bennett: Duets II - The Great Performances (2012)

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Self
Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin

Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin (2011)

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Self
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story

The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story (2010)

Movie
Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)

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Self
Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built (2007)

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Self (archive footage)
Classic Soul at the BBC

Classic Soul at the BBC (2007)

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Self
George Michael - Twenty Five

George Michael - Twenty Five (2006)

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Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers (2006)

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Self
Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal (2005)

TV
8
Self
Tom Dowd & The Language of Music

Tom Dowd & The Language of Music (2004)

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Self (archive footage)
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years (2004)

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Self (archive footage)
Britney Spears: In The Zone

Britney Spears: In The Zone (2003)

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Self
Sam Cooke: Legend

Sam Cooke: Legend (2003)

Movie
Mrs. Murphy (archive footage)
It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment (2002)

Movie
Self
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2 (2001)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1 (2001)

Movie
Self
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration (2000)

Movie
Self
George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael

George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (1999)

Movie
Self
Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985

Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985 (1999)

Movie
Self
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' (1998)

Movie
Self - Performer
VH1: Divas Live

VH1: Divas Live (1998)

Movie
Self
Motown 40: The Music is Forever

Motown 40: The Music is Forever (1998)

Movie
Mrs. Murphy
Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)

Movie
1
Homebuilt Computer / Singer (voice)
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue

The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997)

Movie
4.92
Self
The Jackson Family Honors

The Jackson Family Honors (1994)

Movie
Self
Aretha Franklin: Duets

Aretha Franklin: Duets (1993)

Movie
Self
Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III (1990)

Movie
Aretha Franklin
Murphy Brown

Murphy Brown (1988)

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6
Self
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul (1988)

Movie
Self
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul

James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul (1987)

Movie
Self
WWF Wrestling Challenge

WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986)

TV
Self
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982)

Movie
Self
Champs-Elysées

Champs-Elysées (1982)

TV
Self
Solid Gold

Solid Gold (1980)

TV
Mrs. Murphy
The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers (1980)

Movie
7.2
Self
The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors (1978)

TV
Self
Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris

Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris (1977)

Movie
Self
All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music

All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music (1977)

TV
Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live (1975)

TV
6.36
Self
The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special (1972)

TV
Self
The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show (1970)

TV
4
Self
Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968

Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968 (1968)

Movie
Self
Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68

Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68 (1968)

Movie
Self
Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968

Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968 (1968)

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self
Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns

Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns (1968)

Movie
Woody Allen Looks at 1967

Woody Allen Looks at 1967 (1967)

Movie
Self - Singer
Shindig!

Shindig! (1964)

TV
Self - Singer
The Hollywood Palace

The Hollywood Palace (1964)

TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

TV
6
Self
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall (1958)

TV
Self
The Oscars

The Oscars (1953)

TV
Self
Immaculate Funk

Immaculate Funk

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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1942-03-25

Deathday
2018-08-16 (76 years old)

Birth Name
Aretha Louise Franklin

Birth Place
Memphis, United States of America

Religion
Anglicanism

Height

Relationships
Glynn Turman (1978-04-11 - 1984-02-07), Ted White (1961-01-01 - 1969-01-01)

Father
C. L. Franklin

Mother
Barbara Siggers Franklin

Siblings
Erma Franklin, Carolyn Franklin

Citizenships
United States of America

Residences
Encino · Memphis · Detroit, United States of America

Also Known As
The Queen of Soul

Awards
National Medal of Arts, Kennedy Center Honors, Grammy Legend Award, Grammy Hall of Fame, Presidential Medal of Freedom, MusiCares Person of the Year, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance, Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance, Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female, Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award, Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards, honorary doctor of the Yale University, Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album, honorary doctor of Harvard University


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