Isaac Hayes

Born:20. avgust 1942

Place of Birth:Covington, Tennessee, USA

Died:10. avgust 2008

Known For:Acting

Biography

Isaac Hayes, born on August 20, 1942, was a multifaceted American artist known for his contributions to the music industry as a songwriter, musician, and singer, as well as his occasional forays into acting. His impact on southern soul music was profound, particularly during his time at Stax Records where he collaborated with David Porter to create a plethora of influential songs for various artists.

One of Hayes' most iconic compositions, "Soul Man," co-written with Porter and performed by "Sam & Dave," solidified his place in music history and earned recognition from prestigious institutions like the Grammy Hall of Fame, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rolling Stone magazine, and the RIAA as one of the Songs of the Century.

Transitioning from songwriting to recording artist, Hayes released several successful soul albums, including the acclaimed "Hot Buttered Soul" and "Black Moses." His musical prowess extended beyond the realm of popular music, as he also delved into composing musical scores for films, a talent that would bring him further accolades and recognition.

Hayes' most notable achievement in the film industry was his musical score for the classic movie "Shaft" in 1971, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Song with the iconic "Theme from Shaft." This achievement made him the third African-American to win an Academy Award in a competitive category, following in the footsteps of Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel.

Beyond his musical accomplishments, Hayes showcased his acting skills in various motion pictures and television shows, leaving a lasting impression with his roles in productions like "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" and "The Rockford Files." His voice also became synonymous with the character "Chef" on the animated TV series South Park from 1997 to 2005, adding another dimension to his versatile career.

In 2003, Hayes was honored as a BMI Icon at the BMI Urban Awards for his enduring influence on generations of music makers, underscoring his impact on the industry. Throughout his illustrious songwriting career, Hayes received numerous accolades, including five BMI R&B Awards, two BMI Pop Awards, two BMI Urban Awards, and six Million-Air citations, reflecting the widespread popularity and enduring legacy of his music.

In addition to his artistic achievements, Hayes was recognized for his humanitarian work in Ghana, where he was crowned as the honorary king of the Ada region in 1992, showcasing his commitment to making a positive impact beyond the realm of entertainment. His songs continue to resonate with audiences worldwide, with over 12 million performances attributed to his timeless music, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in the music industry.

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Filmografija

Igranje

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

Chef (voice)

1999

In this feature film based on the hit animated series, the third graders of South Park sneak into an R-rated film by ultra-vulgar Canadian television personalities Terrance and Phillip, and emerge with expanded vocabularies that leave their parents and teachers scandalized. When outraged Americans try to censor the film, the controversy spirals into a call to wage war on Canada and Terrance and Phillip end up on death row, with the kids their only hope of rescue.

Shaft

Mr. P (uncredited)

2000

New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. Two years later Wade returns to face trial, confident his money and influence will get him acquitted -- especially since he's paid a drug kingpin to kill the witness.

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Asneeze

1993

Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.

It Could Happen to You

Angel Dupree

1994

Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.

Escape from New York

The Duke of New York

1981

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

Flipper

Sheriff Buck Cowan

1996

Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until a new friend comes into his life, a dolphin named Flipper, that brings uncle and nephew together and leads Sandy on the summer adventure of a lifetime.

Kill Switch

Coroner

2008

A troubled detective travels to Memphis in order to track down a pair of serial killers.

Dr. Dolittle 2

Possum (voice)

2001

A group of beavers ask Dr. Dolittle to save their habitat from loggers. The only hope is to get the forest preserved because it's the home of a protected bear, but there's a problem: the bear's the only bear in the forest, so she can't reproduce. Undaunted, Dolittle persuades a circus bear to help out, but he has to teach him not just the ways of the wild, but the wiles of lady bears too.

Hustle & Flow

Arnel

2005

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

Return to Sleepaway Camp

Charlie 'The Chef'

2008

It's summer camp as usual at Camp Manabe where the kids torment each other for fun while the underpaid camp staff provides as little supervision as possible. Greedy camp owner Frank and junior partner Ronnie do their best to keep everyone in line, but something sinister is about to put a slash in the roster. When campers and staff mysteriously begin disappearing and turning into gruesome corpses, paranoid Ronnie can't shake the memory of a series of grisly murders that took place at Camp Arawak. As the paranoia worsens, Ronnie's list of possible killers starts growing just like the body count. Only one thing is for certain, something is carving a bloody new trail at Sleepaway Camp where kids can be so mean and surviving this summer is gonna be a real killer!

Blues Brothers 2000

The Louisiana Gator Boys

1998

Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.

Save the Children

Self

1973

A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Hammer

1988

Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.

Produkcija

Shaft

Original Music Composer

2000

Shaft

Original Music Composer

1971

Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.