ISAAC HAYES

(1942 - 2008) 66

MUSICIAN / ACTOR

Wikipedia Profile

Isaac Hayes, who penned songs that would provide the backbone of Memphis soul and as a performer reached millions through his award-winning "Theme From Shaft," was found dead at his home in Memphis on Sunday. He was 65, just a week shy of his next birthday. Full Article (Variety)

AWARDS

Academy Awards (1 win, 2 nominations):

• 1971: Original Song, "Theme from Shaft", Shaft (Winner)
• 1971: Original Dramatic Score, Shaft (Nominee)

British Academy Awards (1 nomination):

• 1971: Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music, Shaft (Nominee)

Golden Globe Awards (1 win, 2 nominations):

• 1971: Original Song, "Theme from Shaft", Shaft (Nominee)
• 1971: Original Score, Shaft (Winner)

Grammy Awards:

• 1971: Motion Picture Score, Shaft (Winner)
• 1971: Instrumental Arrangement, "Theme from Shaft", Shaft (Winner)
• 1972: Pop Instrumental Performance, Black Moses (Winner)

Screen Actors Guild:

• 2005: Ensemble, Hustle & Flow (Nominee)

NOTED WORKS

For a full filmography, visit: Internet Movie Database Profile

Movies:

• Truck Turner (1974)
• Escape from New York (1981)
• I'm Gonna Get You Sucka (1988)
• Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
• It Could Happen to You (1994)
• Flipper (1996)
• Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
• South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
• Shaft (2000)
• Hustle & Flow (2005)
• Soul Men (2008)
• Return to Sleepaway Camp (2008)

Television Series:

• South Park (1997-05)
• Various Guest Appearances (1976-06)

Albums:

• Hot Buttered Soul (1969)
• The Isaac Hayes Movement (1970)
• .To Be Continued (1970)
• Shaft (1971)
• Black Moses (1971)
• Joy (1973)
• Chocolate Chip (1975)
• Don't Let Go (1979)