Rick James
Rick James
Person

Rick James

Actor 1948-02-01 Buffalo, New York, USA

James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Rick James began his musical career in his teenage years. He was in various bands before entering the U.S. Naval Reserve to avoid being drafted into the Army. In 1964, James moved to Toronto, Canada, where he formed the rock band The Mynah Birds, who eventually signed a recording deal with Motown Records in 1966. Jame...

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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South Park

South Park

1997 · Rick James (voice)

The A-Team

The A-Team

1983 · Rick James

Life

Life

1999 · Spanky Johnson

Chappelle's Show

Chappelle's Show

2003 · Self

E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

1996 · TV

Behind the Music

Behind the Music

1997 · Self

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

1983 · Self

Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James

Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James

2021 · Self (archive footage)

The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

1972 · Self - Host

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest

1972 · Self

Rockpalast

Rockpalast

1974 · TV

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

2003 · Self (archive footage)

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979

1979 · Self

Rick James: Super Freak Live 1982

Rick James: Super Freak Live 1982

1982 · Movie

I'm Rick James: The Definitive DVD

I'm Rick James: The Definitive DVD

2009 · Movie

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

1998 · Self

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979

1978 · Self - Performer

Where Are They Now?

1999 · Self