About

Known credits:
16
Birthday:
1911-10-26
Place of birth:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Mahalia Jackson

Overview

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

Acting

2023 A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony Myles Actor N/A
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2021 Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Actor Self (archive footage) 63
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2019 My Music: A Classic Christmas Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2008 Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong Actor Self 59
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2005 Mahalia Jackson - A Gospel Confession Actor N/A
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1997 Mahalia Jackson Sings the Songs Of Christmas Actor Self N/A
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1997 4 Little Girls Actor Self - During March on Washington (archive footage) 59
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1997 Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory Actor 59
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1988 Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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1975 Mahalia Actor Self - Vocals N/A
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1970 King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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1969 Black Woodstock Actor N/A
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1964 The Best Man Actor Mahalia Jackson 59
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1960 Jazz on a Summer's Day Actor Self 59
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1959 Imitation of Life Actor Choir Soloist 64
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1958 St. Louis Blues Actor Bessie May 59
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