Isaac Hayes
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Isaac Hayes | |
|---|---|
 Isaac Hayes performs at the International Amphitheater in Chicago as part of the annual PUSH Black Expo, October 1973 |
|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. |
| Born | August 20, 1942 Covington, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 2008 (aged 65) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, funk, soul, disco |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer, and actor |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboards, vocals, saxophone |
| Years active | 1962 – 2008 |
| Labels | Enterprise/Stax, ABC, Columbia Records, Pointblank |
| Associated acts | David Porter, Booker T. & the MGs, The Bar-Kays |
| Website | www.isaachayes.com |
Isaac Hayes (August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008) was an American soul singer, songwriter, and actor. He was also known for playing Chef in South Park, but he left this role because he did not like it when South Park made fun of Scientology, which was his religion. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for the theme from Shaft, a 1971 film.
Death [change]
Hayes was found on the floor of his house on August 10, 2008. He was taken to the hospital, and died there, of a stroke.
Other websites [change]
This short article about an actor from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.
