Born:	20 August 1942	Covington, Tennessee, USA
Known For:	Original Music	"Shaft" (1971)
Trivia:	(1972) Won Best Music, Song Oscar for: "Shaft" (1971) (for the song "Theme from Shaft").
	His performance as "Chef" in the TV series "South Park" was supposed to be a one-time event, but audience reaction was so positive, "Chef" became a regular character.
	(2002) Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Filmography:	The Internet Movie Database	Click here.
Departed:	10 August 2008	Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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