Otis Redding

Acting

September 9, 1941

— December 10, 1967

Dawson, Georgia, USA

Biography

Otis Ray Redding Jr. was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues.

Movies

Popularity

Known For (14 movies)

Monterey Pop

Self

1968

Jimi Plays Monterey

Self (archive footage)

1987

Sound of the City: London 1964-73

Self

1973

Popcorn

Self

1969

Superstars in Concert

Self

1984

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

Self (archive footage)

2004

Stax/Volt Revue Live In Norway 1967

Unknown role

2007

Otis Redding: Soul Ambassador

Archival Footage

2013

It's Black Entertainment

Self (archive footage)

2002

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

Self (archive footage)

2007

Shake! Otis at Monterey

Self

1987

Dreams to Remember: The Legacy of Otis Redding

Himself

2007

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

Self (archive footage)

2021

When the Music's Over

Self (archive footage)

1983