About
Mahalia Jackson
Overview
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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
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| 2023 | A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony Myles | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2023 | Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 58 Average |
| 2021 | Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 63 Fair |
| 2019 | My Music: A Classic Christmas | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 58 Average |
| 2008 | Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Mahalia Jackson - A Gospel Confession | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 1997 | Mahalia Jackson Sings the Songs Of Christmas | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 1997 | 4 Little Girls | Actor | Self - During March on Washington (archive footage) | 59 Average |
| 1997 | Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory | Actor | 58 Average |
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| 1988 | Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul | Actor | Self (archive footage) | N/A N/A |
| 1975 | Mahalia | Actor | Self - Vocals | N/A N/A |
| 1970 | King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 58 Average |
| 1969 | Black Woodstock | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 1964 | The Best Man | Actor | Mahalia Jackson | 59 Average |
| 1960 | Jazz on a Summer's Day | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 1959 | Imitation of Life | Actor | Choir Soloist | 64 Fair |
| 1958 | St. Louis Blues | Actor | Bessie May | 58 Average |