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Marva Whitney

Acting
68 years oldKansas City, Kansas, USA

Biography

Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning; May 1, 1944 – December 22, 2012) was an American funk singer commonly referred to by her honorary title, Soul Sister #1. Whitney was considered by many funk enthusiasts to be one of the "rawest" and "brassiest" music divas.

Personal Details

Born
May 1, 1944 - December 22, 2012 (age 68)
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Marva Ann Manning

Movies (2)

James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968
4.0

James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968

as Self

2008

James Brown: Soul Survivor
7.5

James Brown: Soul Survivor

2003

TV Shows (1)

The Mike Douglas Show
5.4

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

1961