Tina Turner biography
Tina Turner was an American-born Swiss singer and songwriter, born on 26 November 1939 in Brownsville, who died on 24 May 2023.
Tina Turner's screen career began in 1971 with Taking Off.
Tina Turner appeared in 6 films and 2 television or streaming titles between 1971 and 2024.
Tina Turner is remembered for Private Dancer.
Honours include Kennedy Center Honors, MOBO Awards and American Music Awards.
- Also known as
- Tina Turner-Bullock, Martha Nell Bullock
- Born
- 26 November 1939
- Died
- 24 May 2023 (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- Brownsville
- Work
- Singer, Dancer, Autobiographer, Songwriter, Recording artist
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1958 to 2009
- Known for
- Private Dancer
- Awards
- Kennedy Center Honors
- MOBO Awards
- American Music Awards
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
Tina Turner filmography
6 films and 2 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Greatest Night in Pop | American English | ||
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | The Mayor | ||
| 1985 | Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome | Aunty Entity | ||
| 1978 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Our Guests at Heartland | ||
| 1975 | Tommy | The Acid Queen | ||
| 1971 | Taking Off | English |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Fashion! | |||
| 1997 | Behind the Music |