Kevinkent Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 I sat down to watch a late film a few nights back. I awoke at about 2am just in time to see the credits of PLATOON rolling up the screen and in my bleary eyed state thought I spotted the name Corey Glover. Don't ask me what role he played, I was still semi-comatose, and probably only saw the first 20 minutes of the film. Was this THE Corey Glover? Any other soulsters in TV/movie roles? Two more that spring to mind are Franki Valli and Dean Parrish, who have both had roles in my favourite series - SOPRANOS. - Kevin. "STOLEN HOURS" RAMSGATE 21st JULY
Guest Matt Male Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) Two more that spring to mind are Franki Valli and Dean Parrish, who have both had roles in my favourite series - SOPRANOS. - Kevin. If you mean 'the' Corey Glover from the band Living Colour, then yes. I bought their first three albums and used to enjoy that funk/rock fusion stuff, Faith No More were another good band. Not heard any of his recent stuff though. The guy who plays Silvio in the Sopranos is Bruce Springsteen's saxophonist from the E Street Band. Edited June 11, 2007 by Matt Male
Kevinkent Posted June 11, 2007 Author Posted June 11, 2007 If you mean 'the' Corey Glover from the band Living Colour, then yes. A little bit of research shows that you are correct, the Corey Glover form Living Colour was indeed in PLATOON. I was thinking of Corey Glover who did "Little Girl" which lies somewhere deep in my collection. In my ignorance I don't know if we're talking about the same Corey. I'd be disappointed if we were though as Living Colour don't sound like my cup of tea any more than Bruce Springsteen is. Thanks for the info. Kevin "STOLEN HOURS" RAMSGATE 21st JULY
Steve G Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 A little bit of research shows that you are correct, the Corey Glover form Living Colour was indeed in PLATOON. I was thinking of Corey Glover who did "Little Girl" which lies somewhere deep in my collection. In my ignorance I don't know if we're talking about the same Corey. I'd be disappointed if we were though as Living Colour don't sound like my cup of tea any more than Bruce Springsteen is. Thanks for the info. Kevin "STOLEN HOURS" RAMSGATE 21st JULY Still is the same guy.
Guest Matt Male Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) Still is the same guy. I didn't know it was released as a single but Little Girl is on his album Hymns. He's diversified a bit recently. I just stuck Living Colour on and they are very rocky, more so than i remember. He's done a bit of Soul and Jazz as well though. Edited June 11, 2007 by Matt Male
Kevinkent Posted June 11, 2007 Author Posted June 11, 2007 Still is the same guy. But Matt used the dreaded word FUNK in his description !! (how do you type so quickly?" "STOLEN HOURS" RAMSGATE 21st JULY
Kevinkent Posted June 11, 2007 Author Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks guys Early night for me now. Anymore for anymore though? Wasn't Blinky a regular in some old series in the states - as a nurse or receptionist ? There must be a few others "STOLEN HOURS" RAMSGATE 21st JULY
Sutty Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 I didn't know it was released as a single but Little Girl is on his album Hymns. He's diversified a bit recently. I just stuck Living Colour on and they are very rocky, more so than i remember. He's done a bit of Soul and Jazz as well though. the 45 was a bootleg done by someone on the uk soul scene
Guest kent soul club Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 the 45 was a bootleg done by someone on the uk soul scene Its probably in Kevs boot box with his Bobby Brown single!
Mike Lofthouse Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 [quote The guy who plays Silvio in the Sopranos is Bruce Springsteen's saxophonist from the E Street Band.
Guest mrs norman maine Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 Any other soulsters in TV/movie roles? Della Reese is one of the stars of US treacly drama "Touched by an Angel".
Guest Ash Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 Funny I should see this as only the other night I was watching the credits roll on Lethal Weapon III and there, playing Danny Glover's wife was Darlene Love of the Blossoms.
Barry Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 I remember Leslie Uggams turning up in an episode of Magnum P.I.
Barry Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 (edited) I'd not thought about that for years 'til I saw this post, Googled it and Chuck Mangione was in the same episode. Magnum, P.I. Paradise Blues Season 4, Episode 15 Episode Description Originally Aired: February 09, 1984TC and Magnum are unaware an old friend (Leslie Uggams) is in Hawaii to escape drug dealers; guest Chuck Mangione. They had Ashford & Simpson in a later episode too. Edited June 13, 2007 by Barry
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 Ernie Lee Banks often turned up in the 1990s in various US TV shows, including NYPD BLue. Another Modern Soul man, Ron 'Roney' Canada is in things all the time - I saw him in an episode of "Brothers And Sisters" only a few weeks ago (yet to be transmitted in the UK, BTW) Nella Dodds told us recently that she has an acting role in the upcoming follow up to "Bruce Almighty", called "Evan Almighty" and starring 'The 40 Year old Virgin' Steve Carell. There are others that I can't think of for the moment, but I will! TONY
Garethx Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 As has been pointed out many times Hattie Winston appears in Becker. I'm pretty sure Patrice Holloway was in at least one episode of The Streets of San Francisco.
Harrogatesoul Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 Seem to remember Ray Pollard appeared in one of the Ghostbusters films I think! Rich
Richard Bayley Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 I remember Leslie Uggams turning up in an episode of Magnum P.I. If I remember correctly, Leslie Uggams had a stage career....I think she was in the original Broadway cast of 'Hair'. Anybody confirm?
Pete S Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 If I remember correctly, Leslie Uggams had a stage career....I think she was in the original Broadway cast of 'Hair'. Anybody confirm? I think she was in "Roots" as well Barbara McNair starred in some awful Elvis Presley movie circa 1968
vaultofsouler Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 I think she was in "Roots" as well Barbara McNair starred in some awful Elvis Presley movie circa 1968 Weren't they all awful Pete ....
bri pinch Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 WAS'NT SHE ALSO IN ONE OF THOSE MID 70T'S BILL COSBY / SIDNEY POITIER MOVIES, CAN'T REMEMBER THE TITLE. BRI.
Pete S Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 Weren't they all awful Pete .... No way - first few are good up til he went in the army, and I always liked that Speedway one where he rode the wall of death! But yeah, the rest are crap
macca Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 wasn't it 'ROUSTABOUT', with Barbara Stanwyck? with Elv depicted as a Carny type?
JOE TORQUAY Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 WHAT ABOUT BARBARA RANDOLPH IN ( GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER ) & BARBARA McNAIR WAS SIDNEY POITIER'S WIFE IN THE FOLLOW UP FILMS TO HEAT OF THE NIGHT ( THEY CALL ME MR. TIBBS WAS ONE )
Benji Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 couple of links to the filmographies of some of the artists mentioned here: Leslie Uggams https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0880081/ Barbara McNeir https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0573552/ Darlene Love: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0522306/ Corey Glover https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0323108/ Ray Pollard https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0689494/ Barbara Randolph https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0709872/ Hattie Winston https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935589/ Patrice Holloway https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0391351/ you'll find some had a quite prolific movie career ...
Guest moggy Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) you'll find some had a quite prolific movie career ... Edited June 14, 2007 by moggy
Guest Richard Bergman Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 No-one has mentioned Richard Pryor yet....one time backing singer with the wonderful Ruby & The Romantics. The recently departed Freddie Scott appeared with Gene Hackman in the film "No way out" There is a whole host of artists who have appeared on the silver screen through the years. I will endevaour to put a few more up when I finally get this report finished at work. I do recall myself starting this very topic about 3 years ago....oh how the wheel of soul source turns.
JOE TORQUAY Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 ISAAC HAYES WAS IN A FEW EPISODES OF THE ROCKFORD FILES, LOU RAWLS WAS IN AN EPISODE OF THE BIG VALLEY AS A GUN SLINGER ( I THINK )
John Reed Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Melba More's been in loads of TV things in the 80's, including the childrens weepie cartoon "All Dogs Go To Heaven". The last thing I saw her in was the Cuba Gooding jr film The Fighting Temptations. Along with Ann Nesby, Angie Stone and Eddie Levert. Oh I nearly forgot Beyonce...
Sweeney Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Lonette McKee has been in many films & TV shows as has the multi-talented Roosevelt Grier.
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