Have you ever noticed that some musicians have forayed into acting? Maybe they get bored and they want to see what else they can do? Who knows, some of these musicians are pretty good in the whole acting scene. Here are some musicians who have done acting:
Dolly Parton: Nine to Five, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Birth Name: Dolly Rebecca Parton
Nickname: Dolly
DOB: Jan. 19, 1946
Where: Sevierville, Tennessee
Genres: Country, country pop, bluegrass
Occupation: Singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, author, philanthropist, musician, businesswoman
Instruments: Vocals, guitar, banjo, autoharp, piano, drums, appalachian dulcimer, harmonica, pennywhistle, recorder, fiddle, bass guitar, sax
Years Active: 1957-present
Website: http://www.dollypartonmusic.net/
From http://www.imdb.com/
-One of 12 children; grew up in a 1 room cabin in Tennessee
-Ranked #34 on VH1's Greatest Women of Rock N Roll
-Known as the Queen of Country Music
Mick Jagger: Freejack, Ned Kelly, Bent, The Man from Elysian Fields, Performance
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_jagger
DOB: July 26, 1943
Where: Dartford, Kent, England
Genres: Rock, rock and roll, blues rock, R&B, funk, psychadelic rock, soul
Occupation: singer-songwriter, musician, record/film producer, actor
Instruments: Vocals, percussion, guitar, bass, harmonica, keyboards, bass guitar
Years Active: 1962-present
Website: MickJagger.com
-In early 2009, Jagger joined the new rock group SuperHeavy.
-In 1985, he released his first solo album, She's the Boss
-Was knighted by Prince Charles on Dec. 12, 2003
-Considered to be one of the most influential front men in the history of rock and roll
-Known for his many high profile relationships
From http://www.imdb.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001396/bio
-Fathered 7 kids: Georgia May Ayeesha Jagger, James Leroy Augustin Jagger, Elizabeth Scarlet Jagger and Gabriel Luke Beaureguard Jagger from Jerry Hall, Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger from Bianca Jagger, Karis Hunt Jagger from Marsha Hunt and Lucas Maurice Morad Jagger from Luciana Gimenez
-The 1971 hit Brown Sugar was written for then lover Marsha A. Hunt
-Sang back up vocals on Carly Simon's You're So Vain. Jagger is more noticeable towards the end when his accent comes through.
-Has a brother, Chris Jagger, who's also a musician
-Voted 4th Sexiest Artist in music history in VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists
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| OMG, for some reason, Mick Jagger is especially sexy in this image!!!!!! |
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| God, he's gorgeous!!!!!!!!! |
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| Apparently my stepdad thinks him and Mick Jagger look a little alike, saying that their jawlines look similar |
Birth Name: David Roger Johansen
AKA: Buster Poindexter
DOB: Jan. 9, 1950
Where: Staten Island, New York
Genres: Glam rock, protopunk, punk rock, glam punk, blues, lounge music, calypso
Occupations: Musician, songwriter, actor
Instruments: Vocals, harmonica, gong
Years Active: 1970-present
From http://www.imdb.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0423774/bio
-Trademarks: high pitched, raw vocals; sunglasses; Flamboyant, Jagger-esque stage manner
-Former member of the 1970s glam rock band The New York Dolls
-Was considered for the role of Max Cady in Cape Fear (1991)
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| What on earth is wrong with this picture??????Hm, looks cute in heels, lol! |
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000333/bio
Birth Name: Cherilyn Sarkisian
DOB: May 20, 1946
Where: El Centro, California
Genres: pop, rock, traditional pop, folk, dance, disco, pop rock
Occupations: singer, actress, film director
Instruments: vocals
Years Active: 1963-present
Website: http://www.cher.com/
-Spoke the eulogy at ex-husband Sonny Bono's funeral
-Ranked #26 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_bowie
Birth Name: David Robert Jones
DOB: Jan. 8, 1947
Where: Brixton, London, England
Genres: rock, glam rock, art rock, pop
Occupations: musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, actor
Instruments: vocals, guitar, sax, piano, keyboards, harpsicord, synthesizers, mellotron, harmonica, koto, drums
Years Active: 1964-present
Website: http://www.davidbowie.com/
-Performed on separate occasions with Queen, Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, Al B. Sure!, Tina Turner, Annie Lennox, Nine Inch Nails, Bing Crosby
-Little Richard is said to be his 1st musical influence
-Took the name David Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees
-In July 2004, underwent triple bypass surgery following heart attack
-Son Duncan Bowie was best man at wedding to model Iman
-Played Serbian-American scientist Nikola Tesla in The Prestige (2006)
-Both eyes are blue, but due to a fight, one is dilated darker than the other, giving the result of one brown eye and one blue eye.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Richards
DOB: Dec. 18, 1943
Where: Dartford, Kent, England
Nicknames: Keef, The Human Riff
Genres: Rock and roll, blues, country, blues rock, R&B
Occupations: Musician, Songwriter, Record producer
Years Active: 1962-present
Website: http://www.keithrichards.com/
Height: 5' 8 1/2''
-Trademarks: Guitar riffs, jet black hair, bandanas, colorful clothing
-The character Capt. Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, is said to be based on Keith, from his mannerisms, voice and personality to aspects of his appearance
-Has worn a skull ring on the 3rd finger of his right hand since the 1970s, to remind all that we're all the same on the inside
-Good friends with Johnny Depp
-Avid reader, with strong interest in history
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| Keith Richards as Capt. Teague |
LL Cool J: Charlie's Angels
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005112/bio
DOB: Jan. 14, 1968
Birth Name: James Todd Smith
Where: Bay Shore, Long Island, New York
Nicknames: Uncle L, The Future of the Funk, Nickelhead, LL, Mr. Smith
Height: 6' 1 1/2''
Genres: Hip hop
Occupation: Actor, rapper
Instruments: Turntables, vocals
Website: http://www.llcoolj.defjam.com/
-Goes by the name Todd in his personal life
-Currently plays NCIS Agent Sam Hanna on NCIS:LA
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| NCIS: LA, as Agent Sam Hanna |
