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Acting
Rufus Thomas
Rufus Thomas is best known for Police Story and The Blues. Rufus Thomas was born on March 26, 1917. Rufus Thomas died on December 15, 2001 at the age of 84.
- Born
- March 26, 1917
- Place of birth
- Cayce, Mississippi, USA
- Died
- December 15, 2001 (84 years old)
Biography
Rufus Thomas, Jr. (March 27, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was an American rhythm and blues, funk and soul singer and comedian from Memphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the 1950s and on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of soul singer Carla Thomas and keyboard player Marvell Thomas. A third child, Vaneese, a former French teacher, has a recording studio in upstate New York and sings for television commercials.
Known for
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★ 7.5 The Blues
Filmography
- 2003The BluesSelf (archive footage)
- 1973Police Story
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Rufus Thomas been in?
Rufus Thomas is best known for Police Story and The Blues.
When was Rufus Thomas born?
Rufus Thomas was born on March 26, 1917. (Cayce, Mississippi, USA)
How old is Rufus Thomas?
Rufus Thomas died on December 15, 2001 at the age of 84.
Updated: November 7, 2026 ·