Known for movies
Casino (1995)
as Soundtrack
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
as Soundtrack
Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
as Himself
Mask (1985)
as Soundtrack
Short Info
| Died | November 24, 1993, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Albert Collins was born in Leona, Texas, on October 1, 1932. His parents, who were both musicians, encouraged him to pursue his interest in music. He began playing the guitar at the age of six, and by the time he was a teenager, he was performing with his family’s band. After graduating from high school, Collins decided to pursue a career in music. He moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a session musician and played in clubs.
In 1960, he released his first album, The Cool Sound of Albert Collins. The album was a success, and Collins became one of the most popular blues musicians of the 1960s. He toured extensively and released a number of successful albums, including Iceman (1971), Cold Snap (1986), and Live at Montreux (1993). Collins was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1983.
He died of a heart attack on November 24, 1993.
General Info
| Full Name | Albert Collins |
| Died | November 24, 1993, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Profession | Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Children | Joan Bates |
| Parents | Andy Thomas |
Accomplishments
| Awards | Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album |
| Nominations | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album |
| Movies | Albert Collins and the Icebreakers: The Iceman at Mount Fuji, Albert Collins: Live from Austin TX, Albert Collins & the Icebreakers: In Concert: Ohne Filter |
Social profile links
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | When I was coming up, I'd listen to B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Guitar Slim, Lightnin Hopkins, but I never wanted to sound like them. I wanted people to say, That's Albert Collins! I met B.B. King when I was 20 and he told me to find my own thing, said it would help me on my way. |
Movies
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Man | 2015/I | Documentary writer: "Don't Lose Your Cool" | |
| The Blue Black Hussar | 2013 | Documentary writer: "The Freeze" | |
| The Joy of the Single | 2012 | TV Movie documentary writer: "Lucille" - uncredited | |
| Mafia II | 2010 | Video Game writer: "LUCILLE" | |
| Yours, Mine & Ours | 2005 | writer: "Slippin' and Slidin' Itaal Shur Remix" | |
| The Jeff Healey Band: Live at Montreux 1999 | 2005 | Video documentary writer: "Put the Shoe on the Other Foot" 1997 | |
| Forty Shades of Blue | 2005 | performer: "Snowed In" | |
| The Blues | 2003 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Festival Express | 2003 | Documentary writer: "Slippin' & Slidin'" - as A. Collins | |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story | 1999 | TV Movie writer: "Slippin' And Slidin'" - as Al Collins | |
| Crazy in Alabama | 1999 | writer: "Lucille" | |
| Casino | 1995 | writer: "Slippin' and Slidin'" | |
| Mrs. Doubtfire | 1993 | performer: "Stormy Monday Blues" | |
| Hasta luego cocodrilo | 1992 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Delinquents | 1989 | writer: "Lucille", "Slippin' and Slidin" - as Collins | |
| Feds | 1988 | performer: "LIGHTS ARE ON, BUT NOBODY'S HOME" | |
| Miami Vice | 1987 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Adventures in Babysitting | 1987 | performer: "Babysitting Blues", "Albert's Smokin' Ice" | |
| Shadows in Paradise | 1986 | performer: "Frosty", "Tremble" / writer: "Frosty", "Tremble" | |
| Bring on the Summer | 1986 | TV Special writer: "Lucille" - uncredited | |
| Mask | 1985 | writer: "Slippin' 'n' Slidin'" | |
| Arena | 1984 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Where the Boys Are | 1984 | writer: "Slippin' & Sliddin'" | |
| Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style | 1983 | Video documentary writer: "Slippin' & Slidin'" - uncredited | |
| WKRP in Cincinnati | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 1980 - 1982 performer - 1 episode, 1982 | ||
| Going Steady | 1979 | writer: "Lucille" | |
| Big Wednesday | 1978 | writer: "Lucille" - uncredited | |
| In Concert | 1975 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Special London Bridge Special | 1972 | TV Movie as Janey, Janey, We're gonna have some fun tonight, "Rip it up / Lucille / Tutti Frutti / Jenny, Jenny / Good Golly Miss Molly / Long Tall Sally " | |
| Shindig! | 1964-1965 | TV Series writer - 5 episodes | |
| Hollywood a Go Go | 1965 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Poor Little Rich Girl | 1965 | writer: "Lucille" | |
| The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show | 1961 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Mister Rock and Roll | 1957 | writer: "Lucille" |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Collins: In Concert: Ohne Filter | 2009 | Video | Himself - guitars, vocals |
| Barrelhouse & Albert Collins: Live Has Many Faces | 2006 | Video | Himself - vocals |
| B.B. King: The Blues Summit | 1995 | TV Special | Himself |
| Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame | 1993 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1992-1993 | TV Series | Himself - Musician / Himself |
| The Full Moon Show | 1992 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| John Lee Hooker and Friends | 1992 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Leyendas de la guitarra | 1991 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Adventures in Babysitting | 1987 | Himself (uncredited) | |
| Late Night with David Letterman | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live Aid | 1985 | TV Special documentary | Himself (with George Thorogood & the Destroyers) |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Moore & The Midnight Blues: Live at Montreux 1990 | 2004 | Video | Himself - Guitar |
| Smoothie | 1992 | Documentary | Himself |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
