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Cass Elliot

Cass Elliot

Cass Elliot (born Ellen Naomi Cohen; September 19, 1941 - July 29, 1974), also known as Mama Cass, was an American singer, member of The Mamas & the Papas and actress. After the group broke up, she released five solo albums. In 1998, Elliot, John Phillips, Denny Doherty, and Michelle Phillips were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for their work as The Mamas & the Papas.

Known for

Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024 • Self (archive footage)
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
2021 • Self (archive footage)
Ponte Nova Dreamin'
Ponte Nova Dreamin'
2020 • Self (archive footage)
The Summer of Love
The Summer of Love
2017
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
2013 • Self (archive footage)
California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas
California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas
2005 • Herself (Archival Footage)
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002
Jimi Plays Monterey
Jimi Plays Monterey
1987 • Self (archive footage)

Full filmography

Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024 • Self (archive footage)
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
2021 • Self (archive footage)
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Ponte Nova Dreamin'
Ponte Nova Dreamin'
2020 • Self (archive footage)
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Jimi Plays Monterey
Jimi Plays Monterey
1987 • Self (archive footage)
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When the Music's Over
When the Music's Over
1983 • Self (archive footage)
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Energy Crisis
1974 • Self - Singer (as Cass Elliott)
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Saga of Sonora
Saga of Sonora
1973 • Mrs. James (as 'Mama' Cass Elliot)
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Pufnstuf
Pufnstuf
1970 • Witch Hazel (as Mama Cass)
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Monterey Pop
Monterey Pop
1968 • Self - Mamas and the Papas
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Youth '68
1968 • Self (as 'Mama' Cass Elliot)
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Screen Test #3
Screen Test #3
1966 • Self (uncredited)
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