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Ellis Hall
Actor, ComposerBorn May 10, 1951 (75 years)
Ellis Hall Jr. known professionally as Ellis Hall is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and composer. He was described as "The Ambassador of Soul" by conductor, Jeff Tyzik. Hall has been blind since the age of 18. Citing Ray Charles as his inspiration, Hall has written over 4000 soul, gospel, blues and pop songs, and has performed with Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Toby Keith, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Bobby Womack, Sheila E, Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire, Tower of Power and Ray Charles. Charles signed Hall to his record label Crossover Records, and mentored him until his death in 2004.
Filmography
| 2025 | The Untold Secrets of a Plus Size Diva Movie · as Elder John Suggs |
| 2018 | Revival · as Master Of The Feast |
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can · as Piano Player / Singer |
| 2000 | Big Momma's House · as Organist |
| 1998 | Oh Yeah! Cartoons (TV Series) · as Background Vocal (segment: Blotto) |
| 1988 | The Wonder Years (TV Series) · as Wedding Singer |