Mahalia Jackson
Acting
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
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movieSunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
Self (archive footage)
movieSummer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021
Self (archive footage)
movieMy Music: A Classic Christmas
2019
Self (archive footage)
movie4 Little Girls
1997
Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)
movieAretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
1988
Self (archive footage)
movieMahalia
1975
Self - Vocals
movieKing: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
1970
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best Man
1964
Mahalia Jackson
tvThe Hollywood Palace
1964
Self - Gospel Singer
movieImitation of Life
1959
Choir Soloist
movieSt. Louis Blues
1958
Bessie May
tvThe Steve Allen Show
1956
Self - Gospel Singer
tvWhat's My Line?
1950
Self - Mystery Guest