Al Green
Al Green was born on Apr 13, 1946 in USA. Al Green's big-screen debut came with Death Curse of Tartu directed by William Grefé in 1966.
Albert Leornes Greene better known as Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including "Take Me to the River", "Tired of Being Alone", "I'm Still in Love with You", "Love and Happiness", and his signature song, "Let's Stay Together". After an incident in which his girlfriend died by suicide, Green became an ordained pastor and turned to gospel music. He later returned to secular music.Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. He was referred to on the museum's site as being "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music". He has also been referred to as "The Last of the Great Soul Singers". Green is the winner of 11 Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also received the BMI Icon award and is a Kennedy Center Honors recipient. He was included in the Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, ranking at No. 65, as well as its list of the 100 Greatest Singers, at No. 14.
Birthday
Apr 13, 1946Place of Birth
Forrest City, Arkansas, USA
Awards
15 wins & 15 nominations
Movies & TV Shows
- 2011
actor
6.5 - 20014.1
- 19945.5
- 1966
music department
3.7