Biography

Art Neville was born on December 17, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for RED (2010), Shazam! (2019) and Hancock (2008). He was married to Doris Neville and Lorraine. He died on July 22, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Brother of Aaron Neville, Cyril Neville and Charles Neville.

Brother of Arthelgra Neville Gabriel.

Father of Arthel Neville Ian Neville, and Amelia Neville.

Uncle of Ivan Neville.

[on touring] It was treacherous. We wanted to play music, but we always had to be aware of our surroundings., whether we were playing school dances or night clubs. I remember playing a show and when we returned to our station wagon there was a note under the windshield-wiper that read: "The eyes of the Klan are upon you". That was very scary.

I was steeped in doo-wop early on - the Clovers , the Spiders, as well as Fats and other local favorites. We used to sing in the bathroom at school - the acoustics were good - and we'd get together at night in the park and practice. It was really the beginning of making music seriously.