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Max Roach(1924-2007)

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Actor
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Max Roach
Max Roach was born on 10 January 1924 in Newland, North Carolina, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Shining Girls (2022), Vierge violée cherche étudiant révolté (1969) and Le Soleil noir (1964). He was married to Janus Adams, Abbey Lincoln and Mildred. He died on 15 August 2007 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 10, 1924
DiedAugust 15, 2007(83)
BornJanuary 10, 1924
DiedAugust 15, 2007(83)
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    • 1 win total

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Known for

Elisabeth Moss in Shining Girls (2022)
Shining Girls
7.4
TV Series
  • Soundtrack("Lonesome Lover", uncredited)
Vierge violée cherche étudiant révolté (1969)
Vierge violée cherche étudiant révolté
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Sunday Afternoon")
  • 1969
Le Soleil noir (1964)
Le Soleil noir
6.7
  • Music Department
  • 1964
Gretchen Mol in The Notorious Bettie Page (2005)
The Notorious Bettie Page
6.5
  • Soundtrack("Jordu")
  • 2005

Credits

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Composer



  • How to Draw a Bunny (2002)
    How to Draw a Bunny
    7.4
    • Composer
    • 2002
  • Gensyn med Johannesburg
    • Composer
    • 1996
  • Death of a Prophet (1981)
    Death of a Prophet
    4.4
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1981
  • El marciano
    Short
    • Composer
    • 1965
  • Dilemma (1962)
    Dilemma
    6.9
    • Composer
    • 1962

Music Department



  • Willie Talk (2018)
    Willie Talk
    9.3
    Short
    • soundtrack music
    • 2018
  • Dresden
    5.8
    • composer: song "Big Foot"
    • 1999
  • Death of a Prophet (1981)
    Death of a Prophet
    4.4
    TV Movie
    • musician
    • 1981
  • Le Soleil noir (1964)
    Le Soleil noir
    6.7
    • performed by
    • 1964
  • Paul Newman, Louis Armstrong, and Joanne Woodward in Paris Blues (1961)
    Paris Blues
    6.7
    • musician (uncredited)
    • 1961

Actor



  • Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Cosby Show (1984)
    Cosby Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Dr. Gordon Darton
    • 1990
  • Dorothy Dandridge in Carmen Jones (1954)
    Carmen Jones
    6.7
    • Max (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • The Hazel Scott Show (1950)
    The Hazel Scott Show
    8.9
    TV Series
    • drummer (Hazel Scott Trio)
    • 1950

Personal details

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  • Born
    • January 10, 1924
    • Newland, North Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • August 15, 2007
    • New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Janus Adams1971 - 1983 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
      Daryl Roach
  • Parents
      Alphonse Roach
  • Relatives
      Kyle Maxwell Roach(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    Print ads: GAP clothing stores
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 6 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Children: Daryl, Maxine, Raoul Jordu, Ayo, and Dara.
  • Nickname
    • The Duke Ellington of the Drums

FAQ

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  • When did Max Roach die?
    August 15, 2007
  • How did Max Roach die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Max Roach when he died?
    83 years old
  • Where did Max Roach die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Max Roach born?
    January 10, 1924

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