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Robert Nesta Marley, was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, and made him a global figure in popular culture for over a decade. Over the course of his career Marley became known as a Rastafari icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican culture and identity, and was controversial in his outspoken support for the legalization of marijuana, while he also advocated for Pan-Africanism.
Birth Name
Robert Nesta Marley
Born
Tuesday, 06 February 1945
Died
Monday, 11 May 1981
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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| Nothing Compares | Self | 2022 |
| Herbs: Songs of Freedom | Self | 2019 |
| A Year in Music | Self | 2019 |
| Grass is Greener | Self | 2019 |
| A Taste of Marley | Self | 2018 |
| Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records | Self | 2018 |
| ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff? | Self / Self (archive footage) | 2018 |
| Bob Marley: Roots of the Man | Self | 2018 |
| SHOT! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock | Self | 2016 |
| Autopsy: The Last Hours of | Self | 2014 |
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