James Cotton(1935-2017)

Actor
Soundtrack

James Cotton was born on 1 July 1935 in Tunica, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for Michael (1996), Taking Woodstock (2009) and House (2004). He was married to Jacklyn Hairston. He died on 16 March 2017 in Austin, Texas, USA.

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Awards
- 1 win & 9 nominations total

Known for

Michael

5.7

Soundtrack

1996

Taking Woodstock

6.7

Soundtrack

2009

House

8.7

TV Series

Soundtrack

Queen City

8.7

Cotton

2013

Personal details

Official site
- Official Site
Alternative name
- James Cotton Blues Band
Born
- July 1, 1935
- Tunica, Mississippi, USA
Died
- March 16, 2017
- Austin, Texas, USA(pneumonia)
Spouse
- Jacklyn Hairston? - March 16, 2017 (his death, 3 children)
Other works
CD (with James Cotton Blues Band): "Extended Versions (Live)" (BSP)
Publicity listings
- 1 Portrayal
- 3 Articles

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Trivia
Was a leading blues harmonica player who worked with Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1966 he formed the James Cotton Blues Band. They made records and shared concert bills with rock acts including Janis Joplin and Cream.