Mahalia Jackson

Acting

Mahalia Jackson

Born October 26, 1911New Orleans, Louisiana, USA30 credits

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel". She became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was heralded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist. She recorded about 30 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds" (million-sellers).

Known For

Filmography

My Music: A Classic Christmas
2019My Music: A Classic Christmas
as Self (archive footage)Movie
4 Little Girls
19974 Little Girls
as Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)Movie
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
1988Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
as Self (archive footage)Movie
Mahalia
1975Mahalia
as Self - VocalsMovie
The Best Man
1964The Best Man
as Mahalia JacksonMovie
The Hollywood Palace
1964The Hollywood Palace
as Self - Gospel SingerTV
Imitation of Life
1959Imitation of Life
as Choir SoloistMovie
St. Louis Blues
1958St. Louis Blues
as Bessie MayMovie
The Steve Allen Show
1956The Steve Allen Show
as Self - Gospel SingerTV
What's My Line?
1950What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery GuestTV