
Odetta
Known for Acting · 13 credits
- Born
- 1930-12-31
- Died
- 2008-12-02
- Place of birth
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Also known as
- Odetta Holmes
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (11)

Sanctuary
1961
as Nancy Mannigoe

Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970
2019
as Self

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
as Self (archive footage)

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
1974
as Big Laura

Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
2013
as Self (archive footage)

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
1993
as Self

The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack
2000
as Self

Blues Divas
2005
as Self

Turnabout: The Story of the Yale Puppeteers
1993
as Self

Phil Ochs Memorial Celebration
1977
as Self

Other Voices, Too: An Evening With Nanci Griffith
1999
as Self
About Odetta
Odetta is a notable figure in cinema and television, best known for contributions to Acting. With 13 credits spanning from 1957 to 2021, Odetta has appeared in 11 films and 2 TV shows.
Fans searching for Odetta movies, Odetta filmography, or the latest projects starring Odetta can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Odetta Movies
- Sanctuary (1961) — as Nancy Mannigoe
- Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970 (2019) — as Self
- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) — as Self (archive footage)
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) — as Big Laura
- Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2013) — as Self (archive footage)
Where to Watch Odetta Films
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