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Janice Gaye(1956-2022)

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Janice Gaye was born on 5 January 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress and producer, known for Lobster Man from Mars (1989), What's Going On and American Masters (1985). She was married to Marvin Gaye. She died on 3 December 2022 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA.
BornJanuary 5, 1956
DiedDecember 3, 2022(66)
BornJanuary 5, 1956
DiedDecember 3, 2022(66)
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Known for

Lobster Man from Mars (1989)
Lobster Man from Mars
5.3
  • Chef Lola(as Jan Gaye)
  • 1989
What's Going On
  • Producer(as Jan Gaye)
    American Masters (1985)
    American Masters
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Self - Ex-Wife(as Janis Gaye)
    Tavis Smiley in Tavis Smiley (2004)
    Tavis Smiley
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Self(as Jan Gaye)

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Lobster Man from Mars (1989)
      Lobster Man from Mars
      5.3
      • Chef Lola (as Jan Gaye)
      • 1989

    Producer

    • What's Going On
      • executive producer (as Jan Gaye)
      • Pre-production

    Soundtrack

    • AM HQ Weekend (2015)
      AM HQ Weekend
      2.9
      TV Series
      • performer: "Got to Give It Up" (as Got To Give It Up)
      • 2026

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Janis Gaye
    • Born
      • January 5, 1956
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Died
      • December 3, 2022
      • Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
    • Spouse
      • Marvin GayeOctober 1977 - February 1981 (divorced, 2 children)
    • Children
        Marvin Gaye III
    • Parents
      • Slim Gaillard

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    • Trivia
      Mother of Nona Gaye

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