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R.B. Greaves(1943-2012)

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R.B. Greaves was born on 28 November 1943 in Georgetown, British Guiana [now Guyana]. He was married to Maura Dhu Studi, Sandra Golden and Claire Francis. He died on 27 September 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornNovember 28, 1943
DiedSeptember 27, 2012(68)
BornNovember 28, 1943
DiedSeptember 27, 2012(68)
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Known for

Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace in Gifted (2017)
Gifted
7.6
  • Soundtrack
  • 2017
Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce, and Hugo Weaving in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
7.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 1994
Treasure of the Moon Goddess (1987)
Treasure of the Moon Goddess
4.2
  • Soundtrack
  • 1987
Jessica Marais in Love Child (2014)
Love Child
7.6
TV Series
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Credits

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  • She's Gotta Have It (2017)
    She's Gotta Have It
    7.0
    TV Series
    • performer: "Take A Letter Maria"
    • writer: "Take A Letter Maria"
    • 2019
  • Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace in Gifted (2017)
    Gifted
    7.6
    • performer: "Take A Letter Maria"
    • writer: "Take A Letter Maria"
    • 2017
  • Jessica Marais in Love Child (2014)
    Love Child
    7.6
    TV Series
    • performer: "Take a Letter Maria"
    • writer: "Take a Letter Maria"
    • 2014
  • Anthony Edwards, Julianna Margulies, Ming-Na Wen, Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Alex Kingston, Eriq La Salle, Kellie Martin, Paul McCrane, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino, Maura Tierney, and Goran Visnjic in ER (1994)
    ER
    7.9
    TV Series
    • performer: "Take a Letter, Maria" (uncredited)
    • 1995
  • Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce, and Hugo Weaving in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
    The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
    7.5
    • performer: "Take A Letter Maria"
    • writer: "Take A Letter Maria"
    • 1994
  • Fred Savage, Olivia d'Abo, Danica McKellar, Jason Hervey, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, and Josh Saviano in The Wonder Years (1988)
    The Wonder Years
    8.3
    TV Series
    • performer: "Take a Letter Maria"
    • writer: "Take a Letter Maria" (uncredited, uncredited)
    • 1992
  • Treasure of the Moon Goddess (1987)
    Treasure of the Moon Goddess
    4.2
    • lyrics: "Rock & Roll", "Who's Watching the Baby" (Margie), "The Gods Watch It All"
    • music: "Rock & Roll", "Who's Watching the Baby" (Margie), "The Gods Watch It All"
    • 1987
  • Jeff Phillips and The Lido Dancers in Sounds Like Us (1969)
    Sounds Like Us
    TV Series
    • writer: "Take a Letter Maria"
    • 1970

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 28, 1943
    • Georgetown, British Guiana [now Guyana]
  • Died
    • September 27, 2012
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Spouses
      Maura Dhu StudiDecember 24, 1975 - ?
  • Children
      Shiloh Greaves
  • Relatives
    • Sam Cooke(Aunt or Uncle)
  • Other works
    Single: Had a #2 hit with the song "Take a Letter Maria"

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    Nephew of Sam Cooke.

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