About

Known credits:
8
Birthday:
1960-10-19
Place of birth:
Houston, Texas, USA
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Jennifer Holliday

Overview

Jennifer Yvette Holliday is an American singer and actress. She started her career on Broadway in musicals such as Dreamgirls (1981–83), Your Arms Too Short to Box with God (1980–81) and later became a successful recording artist. She is best known for her debut single, the Dreamgirls number and rhythm-and-blues/pop hit, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going", for which she won a Grammy in 1983. She also won a 1982 Tony Award for Dreamgirls.

Known for

Acting
2025 Broadway’s Leading Ladies Actor N/A
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2022 The Road to Galena Actor Florrie 58
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2021 Myths and Hymns Actor Soloist, "There's a Shout" N/A
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2001 The Rising Place Actor Sadie 58
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1999 My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies Actor Self - Performer 59
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1996 A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury Actor Self N/A
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1985 Night of 100 Stars II Actor Self 58
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Flower of the Dawn Actor Ava (voice) N/A
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