Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideToronto Int'l Film FestivalSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Biography
  • Awards
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

James Cotton(1935-2017)

  • Actor
  • Soundtrack
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
James Cotton was born on 1 July 1935 in Tunica, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for Michael (1996), Taking Woodstock (2009) and House (2004). He was married to Jacklyn Hairston. He died on 16 March 2017 in Austin, Texas, USA.
BornJuly 1, 1935
DiedMarch 16, 2017(81)
BornJuly 1, 1935
DiedMarch 16, 2017(81)
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
Add photos, demo reels
  • Awards
    • 1 win & 9 nominations total

Known for

John Travolta in Michael (1996)
Michael
5.7
  • Soundtrack("The Spider and the Fly")
  • 1996
Taking Woodstock (2009)
Taking Woodstock
6.7
  • Soundtrack("One More Mile")
  • 2009
Hugh Laurie in House (2004)
House
8.7
TV Series
  • Soundtrack("Honky Tonk Women")
Vivica A. Fox and Peter McGennis in Queen City (2013)
Queen City
8.8
  • Cotton
  • 2013

Credits

Edit
IMDbPro

Actor



  • New England Music Hall of Fame
    • NEMHOF Inductee
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2019



  • Vivica A. Fox and Peter McGennis in Queen City (2013)
    Queen City
    8.8
    • Cotton
    • 2013

Soundtrack



  • Vivica A. Fox and Peter McGennis in Queen City (2013)
    Queen City
    8.8
    • performer: "Corvette Cleanin' Blues"
    • 2013
  • Taking Woodstock (2009)
    Taking Woodstock
    6.7
    • writer: "One More Mile"
    • 2009
  • Hugh Laurie in House (2004)
    House
    8.7
    TV Series
    • performer: "Honky Tonk Women"
    • 2006
  • John Travolta in Michael (1996)
    Michael
    5.7
    • performer: "The Spider and the Fly"
    • 1996
  • In Concert (1972)
    In Concert
    8.0
    TV Series
    • performer: "Just A Little Bit"
    • 1974

Personal details

Edit
  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • James Cotton Blues Band
  • Born
    • July 1, 1935
    • Tunica, Mississippi, USA
  • Died
    • March 16, 2017
    • Austin, Texas, USA(pneumonia)
  • Spouse
    • Jacklyn Hairston? - March 16, 2017 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    CD (with James Cotton Blues Band): "Extended Versions (Live)" (BSP)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

Edit
  • Trivia
    Was a leading blues harmonica player who worked with Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1966 he formed the James Cotton Blues Band. They made records and shared concert bills with rock acts including Janis Joplin and Cream.
  • Quotes
    I just want everybody to have a good time, because I'm goin' out to have a good time. I'm going to go have some fun.
  • Nickname
    • Superharp

FAQ

Powered by Alexa
  • When did James Cotton die?
    March 16, 2017
  • How did James Cotton die?
    Pneumonia
  • How old was James Cotton when he died?
    81 years old
  • Where did James Cotton die?
    Austin, Texas, USA
  • When was James Cotton born?
    July 1, 1935

Contribute to this page

Suggest an edit or add missing content
  • Learn more about contributing
Edit page

More to explore

Recently viewed

Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
Get the IMDb App
Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
Follow IMDb on social
Get the IMDb App
For Android and iOS
Get the IMDb App
  • Help
  • Site Index
  • IMDbPro
  • Box Office Mojo
  • License IMDb Data
  • Press Room
  • Advertising
  • Jobs
  • Conditions of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your Ads Privacy Choices
IMDb, an Amazon company

© 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.