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Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass was an American singer. Born in Kingstree South Carolina he was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he initially rose to musical fame as the lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. After leaving the group over monetary disputes in 1976, Pendergrass launched a successful solo career under the Philadelphia International label, releasing five consecutive platinum albums, then a record for an African-American R&B artist. Pendergrass's career was suspended after a March 1982 car crash that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Pendergrass continued his successful solo career until announcing his retirement in 2007. Pendergrass died from respiratory failure in January 2010.
Birth Name
Theodore DeReese Pendergrass
Born
Sunday, 26 March 1950
Died
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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| Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice | Self | 2019 |
| Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me | Himself / Self | 2019 |
| Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives | Self | 2017 |
| Supermensch | Self | 2014 |
| Unsung | Self | 2008 |
| Testimonies of Faith: Humble Journey's | 2007 | |
| Behind the Music | Self | 1997 |
| The History of Rock 'n' Roll | Self | 1995 |
| New York Undercover | Self | 1994 |
| The 31st Annual Grammy Awards | Self | 1989 |
Actor Filmography
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