Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000) was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s," he was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the patriarch and member of singing group The Staple Singers, which included his son Pervis and daughters Mavis, Yvonne, and Cleotha.
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Signature works include Remembering Chicago Again, Real Life, True Stories. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
