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Johnny Pate(I)

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Johnny Pate was born on 5 December 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is a composer, known for Shaft in Africa (1973), Brother on the Run (1973) and Super Fly (1972).
BornDecember 5, 1923
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    Known for

    Shaft in Africa (1973)
    Shaft in Africa
    5.9
    • Composer
    • 1973
    Brother on the Run (1973)
    Brother on the Run
    5.1
    • Composer
    • 1973
    Ron O'Neal in Super Fly (1972)
    Super Fly
    6.4
    • Music Department
    • 1972
    Sudden Death (1977)
    Sudden Death
    5.6
    • Composer
    • 1977

    Credits

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    • Zsa Zsa Gabor, John Lazar, Sandra Vacey, and Herb Vigran in Every Girl Should Have One (1978)
      Every Girl Should Have One
      4.0
      • Composer
      • 1978
    • Sudden Death (1977)
      Sudden Death
      5.6
      • Composer
      • 1977
    • Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976)
      Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
      5.2
      • Composer
      • 1976
    • Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Tony King, and Thalmus Rasulala in Bucktown (1975)
      Bucktown
      6.2
      • Composer
      • 1975
    • Kim Novak and Doug McClure in Satan's Triangle (1975)
      Satan's Triangle
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Composer (music composed by)
      • 1975
    • So Evil, My Sister (1974)
      So Evil, My Sister
      4.4
      • Composer
      • 1974
    • Richard Roundtree in Shaft (1973)
      Shaft
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1973–1974
    • Shaft in Africa (1973)
      Shaft in Africa
      5.9
      • Composer
      • 1973
    • Brother on the Run (1973)
      Brother on the Run
      5.1
      • Composer
      • 1973

    Music Department



    • Richard Pryor in The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
      The Richard Pryor Show
      7.6
      TV Series
      • musical director
      • 1977
    • Sudden Death (1977)
      Sudden Death
      5.6
      • conductor
      • 1977
    • Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976)
      Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
      5.2
      • conductor
      • 1976
    • So Evil, My Sister (1974)
      So Evil, My Sister
      4.4
      • conductor
      • 1974
    • Tarzan the Mighty Man (1974)
      Tarzan the Mighty Man
      5.0
      • composer: "Shaft in Africa" film themes
      • 1974
    • Richard Roundtree in Shaft (1973)
      Shaft
      6.5
      TV Series
      • conductor (uncredited)
      • 1973
    • Shaft in Africa (1973)
      Shaft in Africa
      5.9
      • conductor
      • 1973
    • Brother on the Run (1973)
      Brother on the Run
      5.1
      • conductor
      • 1973
    • Ron O'Neal in Super Fly (1972)
      Super Fly
      6.4
      • conductor
      • 1972

    Soundtrack



    • Kid Rock: The Road to Bad Reputation
      4.2
      • performer: "Shaft in Africa (Addis)"
      • 2022
    • Super Rhyme Maker: The True Story of Kid Rock's Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast
      Short
      • performer: "Shaft in Africa (Addis)"
      • 2020
    • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
      9.0
      TV Special
      • writer: "Gamblers Blues"
      • 1995
    • Kelepçe (1982)
      Kelepçe
      4.4
      • performer: "El Jardia (Reprise)"
      • writer: "El Jardia (Reprise)" (uncredited)
      • 1982
    • Shaft in Africa (1973)
      Shaft in Africa
      5.9
      • arranger: "Shaft In Africa"
      • performer: "Shaft In Africa"
      • writer: "Shaft In Africa"
      • 1973
    • Brother on the Run (1973)
      Brother on the Run
      5.1
      • writer: "Brother on the Run"
      • 1973
    • Shindig! (1964)
      Shindig!
      7.9
      TV Series
      • writer: "Amen"
      • 1965

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • December 5, 1923
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Spouse
      • Carolyn
    • Children
      • Don Pate
    • Relatives
      • Johnny Griffin(Cousin)

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Was drafted and went on to play in an army band during World War II.

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    • How old is Johnny Pate?
      101 years old
    • When was Johnny Pate born?
      December 5, 1923
    • Where was Johnny Pate born?
      Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • What is Johnny Pate known for?
      Brother on the Run, Super Fly, Shaft in Africa, and Sudden Death
    • Is Johnny Pate married?
      Yes, to Carolyn

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