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Dr. John
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Dr. John

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1941 – 2019 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Active 1963–2022

Dr. John, born Malcolm 'Mac' John Rebennack Jr., made a notable mark in cult cinema with his performances in The Fat Black Pussycat (1963) and Pray TV (1980). His theatrical style, rooted in the vibrant culture of New Orleans, infuses these films with a lively energy that reflects his musical roots. Known for blending blues and rock with a flair for the dramatic, Dr. John's roles in these films echo the same spirit that made his music captivating, showcasing his multifaceted talent beyond the recording studio.

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Pray TV

Pray TV

1980 ★ 5.0
as Dr. John and The Holy Moley Singers

A failing television station is bought out by a slick TV evangelist and starts making mountains of money in the guise of religious programming, which is actually just an excuse to sell merchandise.

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The Fat Black Pussycat (1963) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Fat Black Pussycat
1963 · ★3.0
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Saturday Night Live
1975
The Last Waltz (1978)
The Last Waltz
1978
Touched by an Angel (1994)
Touched by an Angel
1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Treme (2010)
Treme
2010

Filmography

56 credits
2020s 3 credits
2022
Take Me to the River: New Orleans as Self
Movie
2022
New Orleans That Was as Self
Movie
2021
The Dancing Man of L.A. as Self (archive footage)
Movie
2010s 11 credits
2019
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast as Self - Singer (archive footage)
Movie ★ 5.0
2018
Every Night's a Saturday Night as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2018
America's Musical Journey as Self
Movie ★ 5.6
2017
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue as Self
TV
2016
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music as Self
Movie
2014
All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman as Himself
Movie ★ 4.0
2014
Dr John . feat.Arturo Sandoval & Sarah Morrow -Live At Avio Session Basel as vocals, piano
Movie ★ 8.0
2013
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.1
2012
Dr. John featuring Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys: Locked Down Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Movie
2011
Dr. John & The Lower 911 - Montreux Jazz Festival
Movie ★ 5.5
2010
Treme as Dr. John
TV ★ 7.6
2000s 14 credits
2009
The Blind Boys of Alabama - Live in New Orleans
Movie ★ 7.0
2009
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me as Self - Performer
Movie ★ 7.2
2009
Tootie's Last Suit as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
2008
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans as Self
Movie ★ 7.7
2006
New Orleans: Music in Exile as Himself
Movie
2006
Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1 as Self
Movie
2005
Dr. John - Live At Montreux 1995 as himself
Movie
2004
Lightning in a Bottle as Self
Movie ★ 7.6
2004
Whoopi's Littleburg
TV ★ 10.0
2003
Johnny Winter: Live as Self
Movie
2003
Piano Blues as Self
Movie ★ 6.5
2001
David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session as Self
Movie
2001
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
Movie ★ 5.5
2001
Christina Aguilera: My Reflection as Self - Guest
Movie ★ 7.9
1990s 8 credits
1998
Blues Brothers 2000 as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Movie ★ 5.3
1997
Keb' Mo': Sessions at West 54th as Himself
Movie ★ 5.8
1996
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan as Self
Movie ★ 10.0
1995
Live from the House of Blues
TV
1994
Touched by an Angel as Dr. John
TV ★ 7.2
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Musical Guest
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Marianne Faithfull: Blazing Away as Piano
Movie
1990
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band as Self
Movie ★ 9.5
1980s 5 credits
1989
MTV Unplugged as Self
TV ★ 7.1
1988
Candy Mountain as Henry
Movie ★ 6.1
1987
B.B. King & Friends as Self
Movie ★ 8.5
1981
Energy and How to Get It
Movie ★ 6.0
1980
Pray TV● as Dr. John and The Holy Moley Singers
Movie ★ 5.5
1970s 9 credits
1979
CBS News Sunday Morning as Self
TV ★ 7.0
1978
The Last Waltz as Self
Movie ★ 7.7
1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as Our Guests at Heartland
Movie ★ 4.3
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
TV ★ 6.9
1974
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends as Self/Performer
Movie
1974
Dr John: New Orleans Swamp as Himself
Movie
1973
Rock Concert as Self
TV ★ 8.3
1972
The Midnight Special as Self
TV ★ 8.1
1971
Stamping Ground as Self
Movie ★ 5.8
1960s 1 credit
1963
The Fat Black Pussycat● as Witness (uncredited)
Movie ★ 3.8
s 1 credit
—
King Bee - The Slim Harpo Story as Self
Movie
Crew Credits
2010s 1 credit
2019
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast Thanks
Movie ★ 5.0
2000s 1 credit
2006
Curious George Theme Song Performance
TV ★ 7.2
1990s 1 credit
1999
The Big Day Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 5.0
1980s 1 credit
1988
Candy Mountain Music
Movie ★ 6.1