Rick James
Acting
Born: 1948-02-01 · Buffalo, New York, USA
Died: 2004-08-06
Biography
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 R
🎬 Movies (9)
Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James
2021
Self (archive footage)
I'm Rick James: The Definitive DVD
2009
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
Self (archive footage)
Life
1999
Spanky Johnson
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998
Self
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983
Self
Rick James: Super Freak Live 1982
1982
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979
1979
Self
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979
1978
Self - Performer
📺 TV Shows (8)
Chappelle's Show
2003
Self
Where Are They Now?
1999
Self
South Park
1997
Rick James (voice)
Behind the Music
1997
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The A-Team
1983
Rick James
Rockpalast
1974
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
1972
Self