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Turner's first on-screen appearance was in 'The Big T.N.T. Show,' a concert film from 1966.

▲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.

▲Turner performed with then-partner Ike, singing tunes like 'Shake,' 'A Fool In Love,' and 'It's Gonna Work Out Fine.'

▲'Gimme Shelter' was the first feature-length film that Turner appeared in.

▲It's a documentary movie about the Rolling Stones 1969 US Tour, which included the Altamont Free Concert, where multiple fans died.

▲The Turners appeared in the movie, performing 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

▲Tina Turner also appeared in 'Taking Off,' a comedy film directed by Miloš Forman. The film follows a girl who disappears from home, leaving her parents (Lynn Carlin and Buck Henry) to investigate what happened.

▲Tina appeared with Ike, performing at a hotel where the parents stop.

▲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.

▲The last scene is a time capsule of 1970's pop culture, with appearances from Donovan, Etta James, Curtis Mayfield, and Tina Turner.

▲Probably Turner's biggest role was when she appeared in 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.'

▲The same year as 'Thunderdome,' Tina Turner was a special guest on 'Saturday Night Live.'

▲Turner performed three songs from her album 'Private Dancer.'

▲She also performed in a sketch, 'Ed Is In Love,' which also starred Martin Short.

▲In 1993, Turner was the subject of 'What's Love Got to Do with It,' a biopic directed by Brian Gibson.

▲Angela Bassett starred as Tina Turner, while Laurence Fishburne played Ike Turner.

▲Turner's real voice was used for the film, and archival footage of the star was featured throughout the film.

▲Turner played the mayor of Los Angeles in 'Jack Slater III,' a film within the film.

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Turner's next performance was in 'Tommy,' a musical fantasy film that's based on music by The Who.

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Tina Turner's next film appearance was in 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' directed by Michael Schultz.

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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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Turner's most recent film appearance was in 'Last Action Hero,' a 1993 action film which also starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Though it didn’t make much money at the box office, 'Last Action Hero' has since become something of a cult classic.

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Turner played The Acid Queen, a character based on The Who song of the same name. Her character tries to bring the titular Tommy out of a brain-dead state.

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The third 'Mad Max' film follows the titular star, as he leads a rebellion against Aunty Entity, played by Turner.

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The track 'Hot For You Baby,' lost for nearly four decades, was finally released on BBC Radio on January 23, marking a posthumous celebration of the legendary artist. The song was originally created for her groundbreaking 1984 album 'Private Dancer' but never made it onto the final cut, for reasons unknown.
'Hot For You Baby' will debut on March 21 as part of a special edition release, showcasing Turner’s unmistakable raspy vocals and vibrant bass-heavy rhythms that epitomize her iconic style.

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Born in Tennessee in 1939, Tina Turner was one of the last great iconic performers. Sadly, she passed away on May 24, 2023. The singer rose to fame with her partner, Ike, and later built a successful career as a solo star. You may have heard hits like 'Proud Mary' and 'River Deep Mountain High,' or seen her iconic outfits like on the cover of 'Private Dancer.' However, did you know Turner also had a career on-screen? That's right, Turner made several appearances in films and TV shows, from a 'Mad Max' flick to 'Saturday Night Live.'

In honor of her memory, check out this gallery for a guide to Tina Turner's on-screen career.