Acting
Merry Clayton
Born 1948-12-25
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Merry Clayton is an American soul and gospel singer and an actress. She provided a number of backing vocal tracks for major performing artists in the 1960s, most notably in her duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter".
Known For
Prominent works featuring Merry Clayton
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Nine 1/2 Weeks
1986
TMDB3.0
TV
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
TMDB2.6
TV
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Cagney & Lacey
1982
TMDB3.5
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20 Feet from Stardom
2013
TMDB3.6
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Maid to Order
1987
TMDB2.8
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Get Bruce!
1999
TMDB3.3
TV
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Women Who Rock
2022
TMDB4.5
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Cagney & Lacey: The Return
1994
TMDB3.4
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Blame It on the Night
1984
TMDB3.6
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Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
2026
TMDB5.0
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (13 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It | Self | Movie | 2026 |
 | Women Who Rock | Self | TV Series | 2022 |
 | 20 Feet from Stardom | Self | Movie | 2013 |
 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self | TV Series | 2003 |
 | A Private Affair | Betty | Movie | 2000 |
 | Get Bruce! | Self | Movie | 1999 |
 | Cagney & Lacey: The Return | Verna Dee Jordan | Movie | 1994 |
| The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1988 | |
| Dirty Dancing Live in Concert | Herself | Movie | 1988 | |
 | Maid to Order | Audrey James | Movie | 1987 |
 | Nine 1/2 Weeks | Background Vocal at Porno House | Movie | 1986 |
 | Blame It on the Night | Merry Clayton | Movie | 1984 |
 | Cagney & Lacey | Verna Dee Jordan | TV Series | 1982 |