Fontella Bass (1940–2012)

Composer, Music Department, Soundtrack

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Fontella Bass (1940–2012)

Composer, Music Department, Soundtrack

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Credits
52 titles

Past Film & Video (15 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Priscilla (2023) Performer ("Honey Bee") Performer ("Honey Bee") See fewer	$20MM	$132K	$21MM	$33MM
Smitty (2012) Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer				$5K
A Cinderella Story (2004) Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	$19MM	$14MM	$51MM	$70MM
I, Robot (2004) Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	$120MM	$52MM	$145MM	$353MM
Best (2000) Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer
In Your Arms (Rescue Me) (2000) (Video) - Co-Composer Co-Composer See fewer
Zingo (1998) Lyrics ("Rescue Me"), Music ("Rescue Me"), Performer ("Rescue Me") Lyrics ("Rescue Me"), Music ("Rescue Me"), Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer
Sister Act (1992) Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	$31MM	$12MM	$140MM	$232MM
Air America (1990) Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	$35MM	$8.1MM	$31MM	$33MM
Vital Signs (1990) Performer ("Rescue Me"), Writer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me"), Writer ("Rescue Me") See fewer		$372K	$1.2MM	$1.2MM
Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer		$6MM	$30MM	$30MM
Baby Love (1983) Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer
French Shampoo (Homage to W. B.) (1975) Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) See fewer
Sophie's Ways (1971) Vocals, Performer ("Thème De Yoyo", "Thème De Céline", "Variations Sur Un Thème De Monteverdi", "Proverbes", "Thème Amour Universal", "Thème Libre"), Writer ("Thème De Yoyo", "Thème De Céline", "Variations Sur Un Thème De Monteverdi", "Proverbes", "Thème Amour Universal", "Thème Libre") Vocals, Performer ("Thème De Yoyo", "Thème De Céline", "Variations Sur Un Thème De Monteverdi", "Proverbes", "Thème Amour Universal", "Thème Libre"), Writer ("Thème De Yoyo", "Thème De Céline", "Variations Sur Un Thème De Monteverdi", "Proverbes", "Thème Amour Universal", "Thème Libre") See fewer
Mondo Trasho (1969) Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	$2K			$622

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Past Television (19 titles)	Episodes
Sex Education (2020) (TV Series) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2020), Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2020) Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2020), Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Episode 2 (Jan 17, 2020) Season 2, Episode 2 - Performer ("Rescue Me"), Writer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me"), Writer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	1
The Crown (2019) (TV Series) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2019) Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Tywysog Cymru (Nov 17, 2019) Season 3, Episode 6 - Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The End of the F***ing World (2019) (TV Series) - Performer ("This Would Make Me Happy") (1 episode, 2019) Performer ("This Would Make Me Happy") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Episode #2.2 (Nov 5, 2019) Season 2, Episode 2 - Performer ("This Would Make Me Happy") Performer ("This Would Make Me Happy") See fewer	1
Black Lightning (2019) (TV Series) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2019) Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of the Blackbird (Oct 7, 2019) Season 3, Episode 1 - Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) See fewer	1
I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp (2017) (TV Series) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2017) Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode #2.2 (Nov 20, 2017) Season 2, Episode 2 - Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Mindy Project (2017) (TV Series) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2017) Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Is That All There Is (Sep 12, 2017) Season 6, Episode 1 - Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	1
Who's Doing the Dishes? (2016) (TV Series) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2016) Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Lady Colin Campbell (Sep 12, 2016) Season 3, Episode 6 - Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The X Factor UK (2005) (TV Series) - Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2005) Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Live Show 2 (Oct 22, 2005) Season 2, Episode 13 - Writer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) Writer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Australian Idol (2005) (TV Series) - Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2005) Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Top 11 Performance Show: The 60's (Sep 18, 2005) Season 3, Episode 17 - Writer ("Rescue Me") Writer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	1
Singapore Idol (2004) (TV Series) - Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2004) Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Spectacular Show 6 - R&B Hits (Oct 28, 2004) Season 1, Episode 17 - Writer ("Rescue Me") Writer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	1
The Long Firm (2004) (TV Mini-series) - Performer ("You'll Never Know") (1 episode, 2004) Performer ("You'll Never Know") (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Teddy's Story (Jul 7, 2004) Season 1, Episode 1 - Performer ("You'll Never Know") (uncredited) Performer ("You'll Never Know") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The South Bank Show (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004), Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004), Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2004) See fewer John Lennon's Jukebox (Mar 14, 2004) Season 27, Episode 7 - Self, Performer ("Rescue Me"), Writer ("Rescue Me") Self, Performer ("Rescue Me"), Writer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	1
ER (2000) (TV Series) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2000), Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2000) Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2000), Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Rescue Me (Nov 23, 2000) Season 7, Episode 7 - Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited), Writer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited), Writer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Ed (2000) (TV Series) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2000) Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Better Days (Nov 5, 2000) Season 1, Episode 5 - Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	1
From the Earth to the Moon (1998) (TV Mini-series) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (2 episodes, 1998) Performer ("Rescue Me") (2 episodes, 1998) See fewer Le voyage dans la lune (May 10, 1998) Season 1, Episode 12 - Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer The Original Wives Club (May 10, 1998) Season 1, Episode 11 - Performer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	2
I Hate Christmas Too (1997) (TV Short) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) Performer ("Rescue Me") (uncredited) See fewer
The Wonder Years (1991) (TV Series) - Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 1991), Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 1991) Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 1991), Writer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Denial (Jan 30, 1991) Season 4, Episode 12 - Performer ("Rescue Me"), Writer ("Rescue Me") Performer ("Rescue Me"), Writer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	1
Shindig! (1965) (TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 1965), Performer ("Jim Dandy", "Rescue Me", "Everyday I Have to Cry") (1 episode, 1965) Self - Singer (1 episode, 1965), Performer ("Jim Dandy", "Rescue Me", "Everyday I Have to Cry") (1 episode, 1965) See fewer Episode #2.16 (Nov 6, 1965) Season 2, Episode 16 - Self - Singer, Performer ("Jim Dandy", "Rescue Me", "Everyday I Have to Cry") Self - Singer, Performer ("Jim Dandy", "Rescue Me", "Everyday I Have to Cry") See fewer	1
Hollywood a Go Go (1965) (TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 1965), Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 1965) Self - Singer (1 episode, 1965), Performer ("Rescue Me") (1 episode, 1965) See fewer Episode #1.46 (Oct 30, 1965) Season 1, Episode 46 - Self - Singer, Performer ("Rescue Me") Self - Singer, Performer ("Rescue Me") See fewer	1

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Self (14 titles)
Kings of Rock 'n' Roll (2008) (TV Movie) - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer The Sound of Young America (May 21, 2005) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Great Performances (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer John Lennon's Jukebox (Sep 8, 2004) Season 33, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
The South Bank Show (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer John Lennon's Jukebox (Mar 14, 2004) Season 27, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
Porretta Soul Festival (1999–2000) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1999) Self (2 episodes, 1999) See fewer 2000 (Jul 23, 2000) Season 1, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer 1999 (Jul 25, 1999) Season 1, Episode 13 - Self Self See fewer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1995) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1995) Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Harvey Fierstein/Beverly Johnson/Fontella Bass (Feb 28, 1995) Season 2, Episode 112 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer
Sunday Night (1989) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1989) Self (1 episode, 1989) See fewer Carlos Santana, Chester Thompson, Armando Peraza, Jose Arreas, Lyle Lovett, Wayne Shorter, Fontella Bass, George Duke (1989) Season 1, Episode 16 - Self Self See fewer
Stramash! (1966) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1966) Self (1 episode, 1966) See fewer Episode #2.3 (Jan 28, 1966) Season 2, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Crackerjack! (1966) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1966) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1966) See fewer Episode #11.17 (Jan 21, 1966) Season 11, Episode 17 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Ready, Steady, Go! (1965–1966) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1965) Self (2 episodes, 1965) See fewer Episode #3.20 (Jan 14, 1966) Season 3, Episode 20 - Self Self See fewer Episode #3.14 (Dec 3, 1965) Season 3, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer
Top of the Pops (1965–1966) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1965) Self (3 episodes, 1965) See fewer Episode #3.1 (Jan 6, 1966) Season 3, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Shindig! (1965) (TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 1965) Self - Singer (1 episode, 1965) See fewer Episode #2.16 (Nov 6, 1965) Season 2, Episode 16 - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer
The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1965) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1965) Self (1 episode, 1965) See fewer Episode #4.47 (Nov 2, 1965) Season 4, Episode 47 - Self Self See fewer
Hollywood a Go Go (1965) (TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 1965) Self - Singer (1 episode, 1965) See fewer Episode #1.46 (Oct 30, 1965) Season 1, Episode 46 - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer

Archive Footage (4 titles)
My Music: '60s Girl Grooves (2013) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards (2013) (TV Special) - Self - In Memoriam (archive footage) Self - In Memoriam (archive footage) See fewer
Shindig! Presents Groovy Gals (1991) (Video) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Shindig: A Special Retrospective (1991) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

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