Deceased

When Did Marvin Gaye Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 44

Also known asMarvin Pentz Gay Jr.GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn02/04/1939Born inWashington, D.C., USADied01/04/1984 (aged 44)Died inLos AngelesWikidataQ189758 ↗TMDb#1012651 ↗

Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. was an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Commonly referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul", he helped to shape the sound of Motown and soul music in the 1960s and 1970s. A cultural icon, Gaye is often considered one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time.

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Filmography35 titles

Year	Title	Character	Age at release
2024	Mr. Nelson on the North SideMovie	Self (archive footage)	85
2023	They All Came Out to MontreuxMovie	Self (archive footage)	84
2021	1971: The Year That Music Changed EverythingSeries	Self (archive footage)	82
2021	Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!Movie	Self (archive footage)	82
2020	The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken HeartMovie	Self (archive photo)	81
2018	WhitneyMovie	Self (archive footage)	79
2017	The Summer of LoveMovie	—	78
2009	DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend DvdMovie	Self (archive footage)	70
2008	Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the StoogesMovie	Self (archive footage)	69
2006	Darts Tarts – Welcome to my WorldMovie	Self (archive footage)	67
2004	Larry presents: Best of The 80sMovie	Self	65
2004	TV in Black: The First Fifty YearsMovie	Self (archive footage)	65
2004	Funky Dance GroovesMovie	Self	65
2003	Prachtig 80: Volume 2Movie	Self	64
2003	Marvin Gaye - Live In Montreux 1980Movie	Vocals	64
1998	Motown 40: The Music Is ForeverMovie	Self (archive footage)	59
1990	Death In HollywoodMovie	—	51
1984	DTV: Golden OldiesMovie	Self	45
1980	Marvin Gaye: Live at MontreuxMovie	Self	41
1980	Standing Room Only: Diana RossMovie	Self	41
1977	The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977Movie	Self	38
1977	The Day the Music DiedMovie	Self	38
1976	Marvin Gaye: Greatest Hits Live '76Movie	Self	37
1974	The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974Movie	Self	35
1972	The Midnight SpecialSeries	Self	33
1971	Chrome and Hot LeatherMovie	Jim	32
1969	The Ballad of Andy CrockerMovie	David Owens	30
1967	Malibu USeries	Self	28
1965	HullabalooSeries	Self	26
1964	The Hollywood PalaceSeries	Self - Singer	25
1964	Shindig!Series	Self - Singer	25
1964	The T.A.M.I. ShowMovie	Self	25
1964	Top of the PopsSeries	Self	25
1962	The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries	Self	23
1948	The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries	Self	9