Teddy Pendergrass

Teddy Pendergrass

Acting
1950-03-26
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass was an American singer. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he initially rose to musical fame as the lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Wikipedia

Known For & Full Filmography11 Titles

#1New York Undercover

Drama Series - 1994, 16 episodes Main Cast Role

7.3 / 10
DramaCrime

New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.

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#2Behind the Music

Drama Series - 1997, 16 episodes as Self

7.3 / 10
Documentary

An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.

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#3The Midnight Special

Drama Series - 1972, 16 episodes as Self

8.1 / 10

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The series also occasionally aired vintage footage of older acts. As the program neared the end of its run in the early 1980s, it began to frequently use lip-synched performances rather than live. The program also featured occasional comedic performances such as Richard Pryor and Andy Kaufman.

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#4Entertainment Tonight

Drama Series - 1981, 16 episodes as Self

4.3 / 10
News

Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as the real story behind Hollywood's latest news.

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#5Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

Drama Series - 1980, 16 episodes as Self

6.0 / 10
Comedy

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters is an American variety show hosted by Barbara, Louise, and Irlene Mandrell that aired on NBC for two season in 1980.

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#6Live Aid

Movie - 1985, 2h 15m as Self

7.9 / 10
MusicDocumentary

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"

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#7Pink Lady

Drama Series - 1980, 16 episodes as Teddy Pendergrass

7.0 / 10
Comedy

Pink Lady is an American variety show that aired for five weeks on NBC in 1980, starring the Japanese musical duo of the same name. The show is most commonly referred to by the title Pink Lady and Jeff, which refers to co-star Jeff Altman. The series ranked #35 on TV Guide's 50 Worst TV Shows of All Time list.

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#8Soup for One

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m as Night Club Singer

5.2 / 10
Comedy

A neurotic young New Yorker believes he has found his perfect match and desperately tries to win her over.

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#9Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me

Movie - 2018, 2h 15m as Himself

6.3 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

The untold and ultimately inspiring story of legendary singer, Teddy Pendergrass, the man poised to be the biggest R&B artist of all time until the tragic accident that changed his life forever at the age of only 31.

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#10Men Who Rate a 10

Movie - 1980, 2h 15m as Self

9.0 / 10
Music

Variety special hosted by Barbara Eden, Gloria Swanson, and Brooke Shields that celebrates the men whose sex appeal transcends age and the ages.

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#11The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1978

Movie - 2007, 2h 15m as Self

7.0 / 10
Music

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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