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Aretha Franklin

Bio: 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

Born: Wed, Mar 25 1942

Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Death: Thu, Aug 16 2018

Aretha Franklin is 76 years old

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WHAM!

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in WHAM!

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Jun 27 2023

They All Came Out to Montreux

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in They All Came Out to Montreux

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jun 16 2023

Burt Bacharach at the BBC

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in Burt Bacharach at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Apr 08 2023

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Nov 19 2022

George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Mon, Jun 13 2022

Aretha Franklin, soul sister

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in Aretha Franklin, soul sister

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Sep 04 2020

Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Nov 23 2019

The Apollo

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in The Apollo

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Apr 24 2019

Amazing Grace

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in Amazing Grace

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Dec 07 2018

Aretha Franklin: Respect

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in Aretha Franklin: Respect

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Aug 18 2018

American Dream: Detroit

Aretha Franklin was

76 in American Dream: Detroit

as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Tue, May 01 2018

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Aretha Franklin was

76 in Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 30 2018

This Is Bob Hope...

Aretha Franklin was

75 in This Is Bob Hope...

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Dec 29 2017

GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special

Aretha Franklin was

75 in GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special

as 'Self'.

Thu, Nov 23 2017

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

Aretha Franklin was

75 in Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

as 'Self'.

Wed, Apr 19 2017

Freedom : La Story de George Michael

Aretha Franklin was

74 in Freedom : La Story de George Michael

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Dec 30 2016

Jazz at the White House

Aretha Franklin was

74 in Jazz at the White House

as 'Self'.

Sat, Apr 30 2016

Queens of Soul at the BBC

Aretha Franklin was

73 in Queens of Soul at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, May 27 2015

Led Zeppelin Played Here

Aretha Franklin was

72 in Led Zeppelin Played Here

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Oct 11 2014

Muscle Shoals

Aretha Franklin was

71 in Muscle Shoals

as 'Self'.

Fri, Aug 16 2013

Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was

69 in Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin

as 'Self'.

Mon, Jul 18 2011

The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story

Aretha Franklin was

68 in The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jun 15 2010

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

Aretha Franklin was

67 in The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

as 'Self'.

Sun, Nov 29 2009

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

Aretha Franklin was

65 in Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

as 'Self'.

Wed, May 02 2007

Classic Soul at the BBC

Aretha Franklin was

65 in Classic Soul at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Apr 05 2007

George Michael - Twenty Five

Aretha Franklin was

64 in George Michael - Twenty Five

as 'Self'.

Mon, Nov 13 2006

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers

Aretha Franklin was

64 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers

as 'Self'.

Sat, Jul 15 2006

Tom Dowd & The Language of Music

Aretha Franklin was

62 in Tom Dowd & The Language of Music

as 'Self'.

Tue, Aug 24 2004

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

Aretha Franklin was

62 in Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Apr 27 2004

Britney Spears: In the Zone

Aretha Franklin was

61 in Britney Spears: In the Zone

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Mon, Nov 17 2003

Sam Cooke: Legend

Aretha Franklin was

61 in Sam Cooke: Legend

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jun 17 2003

It's Black Entertainment

Aretha Franklin was

59 in It's Black Entertainment

as 'Mrs. Murphy (archive footage)'.

Fri, Feb 08 2002

Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

Aretha Franklin was

59 in Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

as 'Self'.

Mon, Dec 10 2001

VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was

59 in VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin

as 'Self'.

Tue, Apr 10 2001

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

Aretha Franklin was

58 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Feb 22 2001

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

Aretha Franklin was

58 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Feb 22 2001

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

Aretha Franklin was

58 in Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jun 06 2000

George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael

Aretha Franklin was

57 in George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael

as 'Self'.

Tue, May 11 1999

Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985

Aretha Franklin was

57 in Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985

as 'Self'.

Tue, Apr 06 1999

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

Aretha Franklin was

56 in The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

as 'Self'.

Tue, Sep 08 1998

VH1: Divas Live

Aretha Franklin was

56 in VH1: Divas Live

as 'Self - Performer'.

Tue, Apr 14 1998

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

Aretha Franklin was

55 in Motown 40: The Music is Forever

as 'Self'.

Sun, Feb 15 1998

Blues Brothers 2000

Aretha Franklin was

55 in Blues Brothers 2000

as 'Mrs. Murphy'.

Thu, Feb 05 1998

The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue

Aretha Franklin was

55 in The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue

as 'Homebuilt Computer / Singer (voice)'.

Sat, Nov 01 1997

Aretha Franklin: Duets

Aretha Franklin was

51 in Aretha Franklin: Duets

as 'Self'.

Sun, May 09 1993

Night of 100 Stars III

Aretha Franklin was

48 in Night of 100 Stars III

as 'Self'.

Mon, May 21 1990

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

Aretha Franklin was

46 in Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

as 'Self'.

Mon, Aug 22 1988

James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul

Aretha Franklin was

44 in James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jan 01 1987

Women in Rock

Aretha Franklin was

43 in Women in Rock

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jan 01 1986

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

Aretha Franklin was

40 in The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

as 'Self'.

Wed, May 12 1982

The Blues Brothers

Aretha Franklin was

38 in The Blues Brothers

as 'Mrs. Murphy'.

Mon, Jun 16 1980

Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris

Aretha Franklin was

35 in Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris

as 'Self'.

Mon, Nov 28 1977

Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968

Aretha Franklin was

26 in Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jun 30 1968

Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68

Aretha Franklin was

26 in Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68

as 'Self'.

Thu, May 16 1968

Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968

Aretha Franklin was

26 in Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968

as 'Self'.

Wed, May 08 1968

Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns

Aretha Franklin was

25 in Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns

as 'self'.

Mon, Jan 01 1968

Woody Allen Looks at 1967

Aretha Franklin was

25 in Woody Allen Looks at 1967

Fri, Dec 29 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Mr. McMahon

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in Mr. McMahon

as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2024

Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music

Aretha Franklin would have been no older than

76 in Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music

as 'Self (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 2022

Cachitos de hierro y cromo

Aretha Franklin was

71+ in Cachitos de hierro y cromo

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2013

Deal or No Deal

Aretha Franklin was

63+ in Deal or No Deal

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 19 2005

Murphy Brown

Aretha Franklin was

46+ in Murphy Brown

as 'Aretha Franklin'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988

WWF Wrestling Challenge

Aretha Franklin was

44+ in WWF Wrestling Challenge

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 1986

Champs-Elysées

Aretha Franklin was

39+ in Champs-Elysées

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982

Solid Gold

Aretha Franklin was

38+ in Solid Gold

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1980

The Kennedy Center Honors

Aretha Franklin was

36+ in The Kennedy Center Honors

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

Saturday Night Live

Aretha Franklin was

33+ in Saturday Night Live

as 'Self - Musical Guest'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

The Midnight Special

Aretha Franklin was

30+ in The Midnight Special

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972

The Flip Wilson Show

Aretha Franklin was

28+ in The Flip Wilson Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

Shindig!

Aretha Franklin was

22+ in Shindig!

as 'Self - Singer'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964

The Hollywood Palace

Aretha Franklin was

21+ in The Hollywood Palace

as 'Self - Singer'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Aretha Franklin was

20+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Kraft Music Hall

Aretha Franklin was

16+ in Kraft Music Hall

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

The Oscars

Aretha Franklin was

10+ in The Oscars

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953