Bobby Womack

Acting

Bobby Womack

Born March 4, 1944 · Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Died June 27, 2014 · aged 70

Robert Dwayne Womack (born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on March 4, 1944, died June 27, 2014), was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Working in the soul and R&B genres, he achieved his greatest success in the 1970s and 1980s. Womack wrote and originally recorded The Rolling Stones' first UK No. 1 hit, "It's All Over Now" and New Birth's "I Can Understand It" among other songs. As a singer he…

Known For

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band · 1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
4.31978
MovieAdventureMusic
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
Across 110th StreetAcross 110th Street · 1972
Across 110th Street
6.71972
MovieActionCrime
In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?
Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad GodGorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God · 2026
Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God
8.42026
MovieMusicAnimation
Three music videos by the English virtual band Gorillaz, from their latest album. To screen before specially curated films at Alamo Drafthouse locations.
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) · 2025
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
6.92025
MovieDocumentaryMusic
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
The Making of Plastic BeachThe Making of Plastic Beach · 2010
The Making of Plastic Beach
2010
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A documentary about the production, recording and development of Gorillaz' third studio album, Plastic Beach.
Sam Cooke: LegendSam Cooke: Legend · 2003
Sam Cooke: Legend
7.12003
MovieMusicDocumentary
Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.
The Making of Sun CityThe Making of Sun City · 1985
The Making of Sun City
9.51985
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”
Classic Soul at the BBCClassic Soul at the BBC · 2007
Classic Soul at the BBC
6.02007
MovieMusic
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge.

Movies

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band · 1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
4.31978
MovieAdventureMusic
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
Across 110th StreetAcross 110th Street · 1972
Across 110th Street
6.71972
MovieActionCrime
In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?
Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad GodGorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God · 2026
Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God
8.42026
MovieMusicAnimation
Three music videos by the English virtual band Gorillaz, from their latest album. To screen before specially curated films at Alamo Drafthouse locations.
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) · 2025
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
6.92025
MovieDocumentaryMusic
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
The Making of Plastic BeachThe Making of Plastic Beach · 2010
The Making of Plastic Beach
2010
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A documentary about the production, recording and development of Gorillaz' third studio album, Plastic Beach.
Sam Cooke: LegendSam Cooke: Legend · 2003
Sam Cooke: Legend
7.12003
MovieMusicDocumentary
Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.
The Making of Sun CityThe Making of Sun City · 1985
The Making of Sun City
9.51985
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”
Classic Soul at the BBCClassic Soul at the BBC · 2007
Classic Soul at the BBC
6.02007
MovieMusic
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge.
Gorillaz: Live at Roundhouse in LondonGorillaz: Live at Roundhouse in London · 2010
Gorillaz: Live at Roundhouse in London
2010
MovieMusic
Recorded at The Roundhouse in London, UK on 30th April, 2010.
Kings of SoulKings of Soul · 2015
Kings of Soul
8.32015
MovieMusicDocumentary
A documentary celebrating the men whose vocal stylings have carried the torch for soul across six decades.. Featuring footage of Brenton Wood performing Gimme Little Sign and Curtis Mayfield singing Keep On Keeping On, as well as appearances by Billy Preston, Bill Withers, Billy Ocean, Alexander O'Neal, Barry White, Bobby Womack and many more.
Gorillaz: Plastic Beach Live at La MusicaleGorillaz: Plastic Beach Live at La Musicale · 2010
Gorillaz: Plastic Beach Live at La Musicale
2010
MovieMusic
Gorillaz fantastic concert at the 20th anniversary of the french TV show "La Musicale".
Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude NobsMontreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs · 2019
Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
2019
MovieMusic

TV Shows

The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
5.81961
SeriesComedy
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Sacrée soiréeSacrée soirée · 1987
Sacrée soirée
5.71987
Series
New York UndercoverNew York Undercover · 1994
New York Undercover
7.31994
SeriesDramaCrime
New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.
The Midnight SpecialThe Midnight Special · 1972
The Midnight Special
8.11972
Series
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The series also occasionally aired vintage footage of older acts. As the program neared the end of its run in the early 1980s, it began to frequently use lip-synched performances rather than live. The program also featured occasional comedic performances such as Richard Pryor and Andy Kaufman.
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular MusicSoul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music · 2005
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
8.02005
SeriesDocumentary
Soul music has conquered the world in the last 50 years - growing from the raw, electric rhythms of the black underclass, it is now a billion dollar industry with R&B and hip hop dominating the world's charts. It's been the soundtrack to some of the most extraordinary social, political and cultural shifts. Together with the civil rights movement, it has challenged white hegemony, helped break down segregation and encouraged the fight for racial equality. This new six-part series, made by the BBC team who produced the critically-acclaimed Lost Highway, Walk On By and Dancing In The Street series, charts the evolution of soul music - with a fascinating combination of rare archive footage and over 100 contemporary interviews. The movers and shakers from the world of soul – such as James Brown, Mary J Blige, Beyoncé and Martha Reeves, - plus some often overlooked talent, track the music that shaped our lives.