Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross

Designated the "heartbeat" of R&B during the 1980s and 1990s, Luther Vandross led a productive singing and song writing life. At age 30, he finally recorded his first solo album with the No. 1 R&B and "Top 20" pop chart maker, "Never Too Much". He continued steadily with such albums as "Forever, for Always, for Love" in 1982 and "Give Me the Reasons" (1986), but it wasn't until 1989 that he had his first "Top 10" single with "Here and Now" (No. 6), which finally placed him securely on the love song pedestal. Such other No. 1 R&B singles would include "Stop to Love", "There's Nothing Better than Love" and "Any Love". The 1990s seemed, career-wise, stronger than ever again with a Top 40 hit duetting with Mariah Carey in 1994 on "My Endless Love" and the release of his No. 1 R&B signature version of "Always and Forever" (1994). On camera film and TV acting appearances include a cameo in Robert Townsend's motion picture The Meteor Man (1993) and episodes of "Beverly HIlls 90210 (as himself) and "Touched by an Angel." A documentary, Luther Vandross: Always and Forever (1994), is also available. Throughout his career, Luther continued to write and produce for other artists including Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Teddy Pendergrass, Cheryl Lynn and Aretha Franklin. Following his massive April 2003 stroke, he made a phantom return to the spotlight with the release of his 2003 CD "Dance With My Father", which was recorded prior to his illness. At the awards show, the absent Luther was rewarded with four Grammys, including song of the year. The success also gave him his first No. 1 album on the pop chart and four NAACP Image Awards. The beloved 54-year-old musician died at JFK Medical Centre in Edison, New Jersey, of his lingering complications and was survived by his Evangelist mother, Mary Ida Vandross, who was instrumental in promoting her son's last work to Grammy glory following his severe debilitation.

  • Title: Luther Vandross
  • Popularity: 1.421
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1951-04-20
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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  • Also Known As: Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr.
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Luther Vandross Movies

  • 1998
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    Motown 40: The Music is Forever

    Motown 40: The Music is Forever

    1 1998 HD

    Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.

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  • 1991
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    Voices That Care

    Voices That Care

    8 1991 HD

    Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care".

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  • 1995
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    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    10 1995 HD

    The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

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  • 2004
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    Funky Dance Grooves

    Funky Dance Grooves

    1 2004 HD

    Video compilation of funk, dance and soul tracks.

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  • 2025
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    Luther: Never Too Much

    Luther: Never Too Much

    1 2025 HD

    Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and...

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  • 1990
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    Night of 100 Stars III

    Night of 100 Stars III

    4 1990 HD

    A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

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  • 2005
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    Luther Vandross: Always And Forever - An Evening Of Songs

    Luther Vandross: Always And Forever - An Evening Of Songs

    6 2005 HD

    An evening of songs with Luther Vandross performing live at the Royal Albert Hall in 1994 and 1995.

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  • 2012
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    …Sings Musicals

    …Sings Musicals

    7 2012 HD

    BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife, Captain Sensible performing a classic from South Pacific...

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  • 2022
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    Mariah Carey at the BBC

    Mariah Carey at the BBC

    6.3 2022 HD

    A celebration of the singer who conquered the 1990s and changed the sound of pop and R&B forever. A collection of some of Mariah Carey's most beloved...

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  • 1988
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    Luther Vandross: Live at Wembley

    Luther Vandross: Live at Wembley

    1 1988 HD

    Music & Musicals, Contemporary R&B, Urban & Dance - Grammy-winning R & B artist Luther Vandross shines on hits such as "A House Is...

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  • 2004
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    The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest

    The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest

    1 2004 HD

    An extremely unique celebration of Christmas for the young and hip and the young at heart.

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  • 2001
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    Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

    Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

    8 2001 HD

    The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and...

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  • 1998
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    Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night

    Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night

    1 1998 HD

    One Amazing Night is a 1998 live tribute show performed by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, Luther Vandross, Sheryl Crow and others to...

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  • 2006
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    Marcus Miller - Master Of All Trades

    Marcus Miller - Master Of All Trades

    4.2 2006 HD

    A 2hr concert shot at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood in 2006. A truly unique musical event/biopic from the Grammy Award winning producer and...

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  • 1994
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    Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

    Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

    1 1994 HD

    Prostrate probing interviews! Live action murder! Naked people! Tired death-rockers! And more! Much more!!

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  • 1997
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    An Audience with the Spice Girls

    An Audience with the Spice Girls

    10 1997 HD

    The Spice Girls perform in front of a celebrity, and predominantly female audience, as well as answering questions about their lives and their rise...

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  • 1999
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    Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole

    Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole

    5 1999 HD

    One hour television documentary about the life and career of singer Natalie Cole which originally aired on Lifetime Television in 1998. Includes...

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  • 2002
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    The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

    The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

    10 2002 HD

    Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor Dayne, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Roberta Flack,...

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  • 1993
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    The Meteor Man

    The Meteor Man

    5.754 1993 HD

    One night Jefferson Reed gets hit in the chest by a souped-up chunk of meteor. So he can fly, but he's scared of heights. He can master the...

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  • 2009
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    O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

    O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

    1 2009 HD

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  • 1990
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    Beverly Hills, 90210

    Beverly Hills, 90210

    7.395 1990 HD

    Follow the lives of a group of teenagers living in the upscale, star-studded community of Beverly Hills, California and attending the fictitious West...

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  • 1985
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    227

    227

    6.7 1985 HD

    A housewife sits on the stoop of her apartment building in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and discusses all manner of things with her...

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  • 1994
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    New York Undercover

    New York Undercover

    7.156 1994 HD

    New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New...

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  • 1992
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    Out All Night

    Out All Night

    8.5 1992 HD

    Out All Night is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 19, 1992 to July 9, 1993 for one season. The series stars Patti LaBelle, and was...

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  • 1975
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    Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

    6.936 1975 HD

    A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture...

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  • 1998
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    Hollywood Squares

    Hollywood Squares

    6.5 1998 HD

    On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg...

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  • 1978
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    An Audience with...

    An Audience with...

    5.3 1978 HD

    An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian,...

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  • 1962
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    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.4 1962 HD

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...

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  • 1996
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    The Rosie O'Donnell Show

    The Rosie O'Donnell Show

    3.5 1996 HD

    The Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell. It aired for six...

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  • 1989
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    Geld oder Liebe

    Geld oder Liebe

    1 1989 HD

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  • 1994
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    Touched by an Angel

    Touched by an Angel

    7.2 1994 HD

    Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.

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  • 1998
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    Hollywood Squares

    Hollywood Squares

    6.5 1998 HD

    On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg...

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