Don Cornelius

Don Cornelius

Birth : 1936-09-27, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death : 2012-02-01

Profile

Don Cornelius

Movies

Beastie Boys Story
Self (archive footage)
Here’s a little story they’re about to tell… Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
I Am Richard Pryor
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist who transcended racial and social barriers with his honest, irreverent and biting humor.
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Self (archive footage)
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest
Writer
An extremely unique celebration of Christmas for the young and hip and the young at heart.
Jackie's Back!
Don Cornelius
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
Jane Austen's Mafia!
Self (uncredited)
Takeoff on the Godfather with the son of a mafia king taking over for his dying father.
Tapeheads
Mo Fuzz
The story of Ivan and Josh, two dim witted ex-security guards who love music videos. Out of work, with no job prospects, they form a music video production company. They soon learn the in's and out's of the business in LA and with some help from Mo Fuzz, they soon become hot property. But not all goes smoothly when they try to resurrect the career of their favorite R&B duo, the Swanky Modes.
The Return of Bruno
Don Cornelius
A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music, as attested to by such rock legends as Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson and the Bee Gees, among others.
Roadie
Mohammed Johnson
A young Texas good ol' boy has a knack with electronic equipment, and that talent gets him a job as a roadie with a raucous traveling rock-and-roll show.
No Way Back
Himself
Crowder is a an unethical private detective in pursuit of a gangster who's after embezzled money.
Cleopatra Jones
Himself
After federal agent Cleopatra Jones orders the burning of a Turkish poppy field, the notorious drug lord Mommy vows to destroy her.
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Self
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.