Biography
Ruth Esther Pointer (born March 19, 1946) is an American singer–songwriter who is best known as the eldest member of the American family vocal group The Pointer Sisters. Joining her sisters in 1972, the Pointer Sisters released their first album in 1973. The group eventually found fame with songs like "Yes We Can Can" (1973), their country crossover hit, "Fairytale" (1974) and "How Long (Betcha Got a Chick on the Side)" before Bonnie's exit in 1977. Continuing as a trio, the group found their b...
Known For
Complete Filmography
The World According to Allee Willis
2024
as Self
Take one look at award-winning songwriter / artist Allee Willis and you see someone unafraid to be themselves. Dressed in a cacophony of prints and co...
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
as Self (archive footage)
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event...
Voices That Care
1991
as Self - Choir Member
Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care".
Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia
1991
as Self
Three years after taping his previous show in the Persian Gulf, Bob Hope returns to the front line to put on another USO Christmas extravaganza, this ...
Euro Disney Noël
1989
Celebrate Christmas with Disney and discover its European influences.
Oliver & Company
1988
as Rita (singing voice) (uncredited)
A young cat named Oliver is left alone in a kitten box, while all the other young cats have new owners. A big dog named Dodger shows him how to get fo...
The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite
1987
as Self - The Pointer Sisters
In this television special, after wrapping up a concert tour and missing their flights home, The Pointer Sisters decide to spend a night on the town i...
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
1985
as Self
Broadcast on NBC February 18, 1985, the Disneyland 30th Anniversary Celebration was hosted by John Forsythe and Drew Barrymore. The special is a look...
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985
as Self (uncredited)
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michae...
Suzanne Somers... And 10,000 G.I.s
1983
as The Pointer Sisters
A variety special starring Suzanne Somers as she entertains Army and Air Force personnel at Ramstein Air Base in Kaiserslautern, West Germany.
Car Wash
1976
as The Wilson Sister
This day-in-the-life cult comedy focuses on a group of friends working at Sully Boyar's Car Wash in the Los Angeles ghetto. The team meets dozens of e...
SEGAL
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as Self
From a shy kid on Long Island to Hollywood Leading Man, during its most prolific decades, legendary entertainer George Segal shares his life story.