Max Roach
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Maxwell Lemuel Roach (January 10, 1924 – August 16, 2007) was an American jazz drummer and composer. A pioneer of bebop, he worked in many other styles of music, and is generally considered one of the most important drummers in history. He worked with many famous jazz musicians, including Clifford Brown, Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Abbey Lincoln, Dinah Washington, Charles Mingus, Billy Eckstine, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, Eric Dolphy, Benny Carter, and Booker Little. He also played with his daughter Maxine Roach, a Grammy-nominated violist. He was inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame in 1980 and the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1992. In the mid-1950s, Roach co-led a pioneering quintet along with trumpeter Clifford Brown. In 1970, Roach founded the percussion ensemble M'Boom. Description above from the Wikipedia article Max Roach, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Max Roach Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Max Roach reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Max Roach's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 45% of Max Roach's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Max Roach Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Max Roach's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Max Roach has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes | Self (archival footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell | Self - Jazz Musician (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Max Roach - Full Concert - 08/16/92 - Newport Jazz Festival | Themself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Umbria Jazz Story | himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Åke Hasselgård story | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dizzy's Dream Band | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Max Roach: Live at Blues Alley | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Max Roach Double Quartet Stuttgart 1990 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Jazz on a Summer's Day | Self | Hit | Similar → |
Max Roach - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Max Roach?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Max Roach is "Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Max Roach acted in?
Max Roach has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Max Roach?
Other notable films include "Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)", "Jazz on a Summer's Day", and "Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell".