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James Gadson(1939-2026)

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James Gadson
James Gadson was born on 17 June 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for Funny People (2009), El Chicano (2018) and Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive (1979). He was married to Barbara. He died on 2 April 2026 in the USA.
BornJune 17, 1939
DiedApril 2, 2026(86)
BornJune 17, 1939
DiedApril 2, 2026(86)
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Known for

Adam Sandler, Leslie Mann, and Seth Rogen in Funny People (2009)
Funny People
6.3
  • James Gadson
  • 2009
El Chicano (2018)
El Chicano
5.4
  • Soundtrack
  • 2018
Gloria Gaynor in Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive (1979)
Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive
7.4
Music Video
  • Music Department
  • 1979
AM HQ Weekend (2015)
AM HQ Weekend
2.9
TV Series
  • Soundtrack

Credits

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Actor

  • Adam Sandler, Leslie Mann, and Seth Rogen in Funny People (2009)
    Funny People
    6.3
    • James Gadson
    • 2009
  • Keepintime: A Live Recording
    8.5
    Video
    • 2004

Music Department

  • Cher and Christina Aguilera in Burlesque (2010)
    Burlesque
    6.4
    • musician: drums (uncredited)
    • 2010
  • Gloria Gaynor in Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive (1979)
    Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive
    7.4
    Music Video
    • musician: drums
    • 1979

Soundtrack

  • AM HQ Weekend (2015)
    AM HQ Weekend
    2.9
    TV Series
    • performer: "Lovergirl"
    • 2026
  • El Chicano (2018)
    El Chicano
    5.4
    • performer: "Pusherman"
    • 2018
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
    7.0
    TV Series
    • writer: "My People" (uncredited)
    • 2016

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • James Gadsen
  • Born
    • June 17, 1939
    • Kansas City, Missouri, USA
  • Died
    • April 2, 2026
    • USA
  • Spouse
    • Barbara? - April 2, 2026 (his death)

Did you know

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    Developed his musical instincts in church before transitioning into the West Coast studio scene of the late 1960s.

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