ISAAC HAYES

(1942 - 2008) 66

MUSICIAN / ACTOR

Wikipedia Profile

Isaac Hayes, who penned songs that would provide the backbone of Memphis soul and as a performer reached millions through his award-winning "Theme From Shaft," was found dead at his home in Memphis on Sunday. He was 65, just a week shy of his next birthday. Full Article (Variety)

AWARDS

Academy Awards (1 win, 2 nominations):

  • 1971: Original Song, "Theme from Shaft", Shaft (Winner)
  • 1971: Original Dramatic Score, Shaft (Nominee)

British Academy Awards (1 nomination):

  • 1971: Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music, Shaft (Nominee)

Golden Globe Awards (1 win, 2 nominations):

  • 1971: Original Song, "Theme from Shaft", Shaft (Nominee)
  • 1971: Original Score, Shaft (Winner)

Grammy Awards:

  • 1971: Motion Picture Score, Shaft (Winner)
  • 1971: Instrumental Arrangement, "Theme from Shaft", Shaft (Winner)
  • 1972: Pop Instrumental Performance, Black Moses (Winner)

Screen Actors Guild:

  • 2005: Ensemble, Hustle & Flow (Nominee)

NOTED WORKS

For a full filmography, visit: Internet Movie Database Profile

Movies:

  • Truck Turner (1974)
  • Escape from New York (1981)
  • I'm Gonna Get You Sucka (1988)
  • Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
  • It Could Happen to You (1994)
  • Flipper (1996)
  • Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
  • South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
  • Shaft (2000)
  • Hustle & Flow (2005)
  • Soul Men (2008)
  • Return to Sleepaway Camp (2008)

Television Series:

  • South Park (1997-05)
  • Various Guest Appearances (1976-06)

Albums:

  • Hot Buttered Soul (1969)
  • The Isaac Hayes Movement (1970)
  • .To Be Continued (1970)
  • Shaft (1971)
  • Black Moses (1971)
  • Joy (1973)
  • Chocolate Chip (1975)
  • Don't Let Go (1979)