Lou Rawls



First NameLou
Last NameRawls
Full Name at BirthLouis Allen Rawls
Age72 (age at death)
Date of BirthDecember 1, 1933
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois
Date of DeathJanuary 6, 2006
Location of DeathLos Angeles, California
Cause of DeathLung and Brain Cancer
Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Star SignSagittarius
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolDunbar High School
Occupation CategorySinger
Music GenreR&B
Music StyleSoul, Philly Soul, Pop-Soul, Smooth Soul, Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Early R&B, Pop/Rock, AM Pop
Music MoodSoothing, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Intimate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Poignant, Refined/Mannered, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Romantic, Wistful, Lush
InstrumentVocals

Louis Allen "Lou" Rawls (December 1, 1933 – January 6, 2006) was an American soul, jazz, and blues singer. He was known for his smooth vocal style: Frank Sinatra once said that Rawls had "the classiest singing and silkiest chops in the singing game". Rawls released more than 70 albums, sold more than 40 million records, appeared as an actor in motion pictures and on television, and voiced-over many cartoons.


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Filmography

Selected Lou Rawls film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2003
Uh Oh!
King Tooetu

2002
Carriage Driver

2001
Betaville
Kirby the Elder

2000
A Man Is Mostly Water
Mailman

2000
Bel Air
Rusty

2000
Hot Dog Vendor

2000
Red

1999
Motel Blue
Gospel Minister

1999
Wildly Available
Jazzman

1999
Security guard

1998
The Louisiana Gator Boys

1998
Newborn Baby

1998
Doc Grimes

1998
Knock Out
Boxing Coach/Manager

1997
After the Game
Joe Wilkins

1997
The Real Thing
MC

1997
Morella
Professor Larson

1997
The Tree Man

1997
The Price of Kissing
Ben

1997
Harold Logan

1997
Snowden on Ice
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1996
Driven
Charlie

1996
Hanratty

1996
Harvey, Bus Driver, Pop Daddy

1995
Concerned Cabbie

1995
Malevolence
Rev. Luke Thomas

1995
Lou Raymond

1994
Willy

1991
Saturday's
Jack Saturday

1989
Ozzie Thompson

1985
Tall Tales & Legends
Jim Wallace

1981
Country Joe Walker

1977
Charles 'Diggs' Whelan

1967
Vince Logan

1967
Malibu U.
Singer

1965
Joshua Watson

1958
Safari Attendant

1951
Guest Vocalist

Music Department Credits

1996
Jungle Cubs
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Soundtrack Credits

2009
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2007
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2006
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2004
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2002
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2002
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2002
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2002
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1999
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1997
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1996
Jungle Cubs
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1995
Women of the House
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1989
Garfield's Thanksgiving
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1989
The Songwriter's Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary... The Magic of Music
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1987
A Garfield Christmas Special
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1987
Garfield Goes Hollywood
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1986
Garfield in Paradise
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1985
Garfield in Disguise
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1985
New Love, American Style
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1984
E/R
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1971
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1968
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1968
The Best on Record
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