Taj Mahal
Known for
Taj Mahal turns up on cast lists as an American actor, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. 'Six Days Seven Nights' is the most widely seen title on the filmography, with Entertainer as the role. Another credit that gets noticed is 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey'. Over 54 years, he has kept a foot in both film and television.
Taj Mahal
10 Movies
1 Series
Taj Mahal turns up on cast lists as an American actor, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. 'Six Days Seven Nights' is the most widely seen title on the filmography, with Entertainer as the role. Another credit that gets noticed is 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey'. Over 54 years, he has kept a foot in both film and television.
Movies
Plays Entertainer
Six Days Seven Nights
1998
Plays Gatekeeper
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
1991
Plays Ike
Sounder
1972
Plays Swing Band Singer
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
2002
Plays Dix Mayal
Outside Ozona
1998
Plays Poor Alfred
Scott Joplin
1977
Plays Dexter Speaks
Songcatcher
2001
Plays J.R. Cox
Killer Diller
2004
Plays Mr. Will
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
1996
Plays Performer
Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM
2023
Latest Trailers
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Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023
Full Filmography
Killer Diller
J.R. Cox
2004
Film
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Swing Band Singer
2002
Film
Songcatcher
Dexter Speaks
2001
Film
Outside Ozona
Dix Mayal
1998
Film
Six Days Seven Nights
Entertainer
1998
Film
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Ellis Robinson (voice) · 1 episode
1996
TV
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Mr. Will
1996
Film
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Gatekeeper
1991
Film
Scott Joplin
Poor Alfred
1977
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Taj Mahal and where are they from?
Taj Mahal is 84 years old, born on May 17, 1942 in Harlem, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Taj Mahal?
Taj Mahal is best known for roles in Six Days Seven Nights, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
How many movies has Taj Mahal been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Taj Mahal has appeared in 10 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Taj Mahal's first movie?
The career of Taj Mahal began with Sounder (1972).
What is Taj Mahal's most recent movie or series?
Taj Mahal's most recent release is Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023, which premiered on November 29, 2024.
What TV shows has Taj Mahal appeared in?
On television, Taj Mahal has appeared in Saturday Night Live, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Arthur.
Taj Mahal
1942-05-17 · Harlem, New York, USA
Taj Mahal is an American blues musician, a self-taught singer-songwriter and film composer who plays the guitar, piano, banjo, and harmonica, among many other instruments.