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James Cleveland(1931-1991)

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James Cleveland was born on 5 December 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is known for Mississippi Burning (1988), Faster (2010) and Detroit (2017). He died on 9 February 1991 in Culver City, California, USA.
BornDecember 5, 1931
DiedFebruary 9, 1991(59)
BornDecember 5, 1931
DiedFebruary 9, 1991(59)
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  • Awards
    • 5 wins & 28 nominations total

Known for

Willem Dafoe and Gene Hackman in Mississippi Burning (1988)
Mississippi Burning
7.8
  • Soundtrack("Walk on by Faith")
  • 1988
Dwayne Johnson in Faster (2010)
Faster
6.4
  • Soundtrack("Trouble in My Way")
  • 2010
Anthony Mackie, Will Poulter, John Boyega, and Algee Smith in Detroit (2017)
Detroit
7.3
  • Soundtrack("Peace Be Still")
  • 2017
Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in Fences (2016)
Fences
7.2
  • Soundtrack(as Reverend James Cleveland, "Peace Be Still", "I Will Wear a Crown")
  • 2016

Credits

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  • Free Throw (2012)
    Free Throw
    6.9
    • musician (as Reverand James Cleveland)
    • 2012
  • Powers Boothe in Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980)
    Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • choral arrangements (as Reverend James Cleveland)
    • 1980
  • Les nouveaux exploits de Shaft (1972)
    Les nouveaux exploits de Shaft
    6.1
    • musician: trombone (uncredited)
    • 1972
  • Faux témoin (1970)
    Faux témoin
    6.1
    • musician: trombone (uncredited)
    • 1970

Soundtrack



  • Leo Long and Ed Skrein in Avant, j'étais célèbre (2022)
    Avant, j'étais célèbre
    6.6
    • writer: "Everything Will Be Alright"
    • 2022
  • Sam Rockwell and Taraji P. Henson in The Best of Enemies (2019)
    The Best of Enemies
    7.3
    • writer: "Something's Got a Hold On Me"
    • 2019
  • Lisa Leslie, Reggie Miller, Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber, Erica Ash, Nick Kroll, Tiffany Haddish, Lil Rel Howery, Nate Robinson, and Kyrie Irving in Oncle Drew (2018)
    Oncle Drew
    5.8
    • writer: "I Can Feel It"
    • 2018
  • Anthony Mackie, Will Poulter, John Boyega, and Algee Smith in Detroit (2017)
    Detroit
    7.3
    • writer: "Peace Be Still"
    • 2017
  • Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in Fences (2016)
    Fences
    7.2
    • performer: "Peace Be Still", "I Will Wear a Crown"
    • writer: "Peace Be Still", "I Will Wear a Crown" (as Reverend James Cleveland)
    • 2016
  • Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson in Empire (2015)
    Empire
    7.4
    TV Series
    • performer: "God Is Taking Us Away" (uncredited)
    • 2015
  • Forest Whitaker in Le majordome (2013)
    Le majordome
    7.2
    • writer: "I'm Determined"
    • 2013
  • Sing Your Song (2011)
    Sing Your Song
    7.5
    • writer: "Long As I Got King Jesus"
    • 2011
  • Dwayne Johnson in Faster (2010)
    Faster
    6.4
    • writer: "Trouble in My Way"
    • 2010
  • Les Chemins du triomphe (2006)
    Les Chemins du triomphe
    7.2
    • writer: "Ain't That Good News"
    • 2006
  • Filthy Gorgeous: The Trannyshack Story (2005)
    Filthy Gorgeous: The Trannyshack Story
    7.3
    • writer: "Long As I Got King Jesus"
    • 2005
  • Al Pacino and Emma Thompson in Les anges en Amérique (2003)
    Les anges en Amérique
    8.1
    TV Mini Series
    • writer: "I'm His Child"
    • 2003
  • Le Diable en robe bleue (1995)
    Le Diable en robe bleue
    6.8
    • performer: "Peace Be Still", "The Lord Brought Us Out"
    • writer: "Peace Be Still", "The Lord Brought Us Out"
    • 1995
  • Jungle Fever (1991)
    Jungle Fever
    6.6
    • writer: "Let the Church Roll on"
    • 1991
  • Willem Dafoe and Gene Hackman in Mississippi Burning (1988)
    Mississippi Burning
    7.8
    • lyrics: "Walk on by Faith"
    • music: "Walk on by Faith"
    • 1988

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Rev. James Cleveland
  • Born
    • December 5, 1931
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • February 9, 1991
    • Culver City, California, USA
  • Other works
    CD: "I Walk with God" (USP)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    In 1960, he formed the Cleveland Singers, featuring organist and accompanist Billy Preston.

FAQ

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  • When did James Cleveland die?
    February 9, 1991
  • How old was James Cleveland when he died?
    59 years old
  • Where did James Cleveland die?
    Culver City, California, USA
  • When was James Cleveland born?
    December 5, 1931
  • Where was James Cleveland born?
    Chicago, Illinois, USA

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