James Mtume

Music DepartmentComposerActor
Born
January 3, 1946
Died
January 9, 2022
Awards
1 wins, 1 nominations

James Mtume was born on 3 January 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Rush Hour 3 (2007), Hamilton (2020) and 8 Mile (2002). He was married to Kamili. He died on 9 January 2022 in South Orange, New Jersey, USA.

Biography

James Mtume was born on January 3, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Rush Hour 3 (2007), Hamilton (2020) and 8 Mile (2002). He was married to Kamili. He died on January 9, 2022 in South Orange, New Jersey, USA.

Actor

Mtume: P.O.P. (Pursuits of Pleasure) Generation(1986)as James Mtume
Mtume: You, Me and He(1984)as James Mtume
Mtume: Juicy FruitMtume: Juicy Fruit(1983)as James Mtume

Self

Touré ShowTouré Show(2017)as Self - Guest
Mister Soul: A Story About Donny HathawayMister Soul: A Story About Donny Hathaway(2020)as Self
UnsungUnsung(2008)as Self
Shefik presents Invocation: JourneyersShefik presents Invocation: Journeyers(2016)as Self - Performer
Darfur Too Dark Too Far(2007)as Self

Archive Footage

UnsungUnsung(2008)as Self
The Sun Rises in the EastThe Sun Rises in the East(2022)as Self

Known for

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"CBS Records Black Music Convention" The Jacksons, Michael Jackson, Denise Williams, Jeffrey Osborne, Sherri Osborne, Mtume, Willie Bobo, The Fifth Dimension and Earth Wind & Fire