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'The Big T.N.T. Show' - Turner's first on-screen appearance was in 'The Big T.N.T. Show,' a concert film from 1966.
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'The Big T.N.T. Show' - The concert film was a sequel to the hit 'T.A.M.I. Show,' which came out in 1964. It is known for a fiery set from James Brown.
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'The Big T.N.T. Show' - Turner performed with then-partner Ike, singing tunes like 'Shake,' 'A Fool In Love,' and 'It's Gonna Work Out Fine.'
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'Gimme Shelter' - 'Gimme Shelter' was the first feature-length film that Turner appeared in.
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'Gimme Shelter' - It's a documentary movie about the Rolling Stones 1969 US Tour, which included the Altamont Free Concert, where multiple fans died.
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'Gimme Shelter' - The Turners appeared in the movie, performing 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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'Taking Off' - Tina Turner also appeared in 'Taking Off,' a comedy film directed by Miloš Forman.
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'Taking Off'
- The film follows a girl who disappears from home, leaving her parents (Lynn Carlin and Buck Henry) to investigate what happened.
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'Taking Off' - Tina appeared with Ike, performing at a hotel where the parents stop.
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'Tommy' - Turner's next performance was in 'Tommy,' a musical fantasy film that's based on music by The Who.
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'Tommy' - Turner played The Acid Queen, a character based on The Who song of the same name.
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'Tommy' - Her character tries to bring the titular Tommy out of a brain-dead state.
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'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' - Tina Turner's next film appearance was in 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' directed by Michael Schultz.
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'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' - The musical comedy is based on The Beatles, telling the story of a small-time band who make it big, only to battle with the music industry and other evil forces.
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'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' - The last scene is a time capsule of 1970's pop culture, with appearances from Donovan, Etta James, Curtis Mayfield, and Tina Turner.
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'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' - Probably Turner's biggest role was when she appeared in 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.'
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'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' - The third 'Mad Max' film follows the titular star, as he leads a rebellion against Aunty Entity, played by Turner.
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'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' - Turner's performance was praised, and she went on to win the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress for her role in the film.
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'Saturday Night Live' - The same year as 'Thunderdome,' Tina Turner was a special guest on 'Saturday Night Live.'
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'Saturday Night Live' - Turner performed three songs from her album 'Private Dancer.'
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'Saturday Night Live' - She also performed in a sketch, 'Ed Is In Love,' which also starred Martin Short.
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'What's Love Got to Do with It' - In 1993, Turner was the subject of 'What's Love Got to Do with It,' a biopic directed by Brian Gibson.
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'What's Love Got to Do with It' - Angela Bassett starred as Tina Turner, while Laurence Fishburne played Ike Turner.
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'What's Love Got to Do with It' - Turner's real voice was used for the film, and archival footage of the star was featured throughout the film.
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'Last Action Hero' - Turner's most recent film appearance was in 'Last Action Hero,' an action film which also starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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'Last Action Hero' - Turner played the mayor of Los Angeles in 'Jack Slater III,' a film within the film.
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'Last Action Hero'
- Though it didn’t make money at the box office, 'Last Action Hero' has since become something of a cult classic.
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Tina Turner turns 80: The unsung legacy of her career
Even on screen, she is simply the best
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Born in Tennessee, Tina Turner may just be one of the greatest living performers. She's had a turbulent life filled with hardship, tragedy, and illness—including a stroke, intestinal cancer, and kidney disease—but she's created an immense legacy for herself. The singer rose to fame with her partner, Ike, and built a successful career as a solo star, churning out hit after hit, and igniting trends with her iconic outfits.
But did you know Turner also had a career on-screen? That's right, she made several appearances in films and TV shows, from a 'Mad Max' flick to 'Saturday Night Live.' Check out this gallery for a guide to Tina Turner's on-screen career.
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