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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).
Filmography
all 27
self 23
Movies 16
TV Shows 11
Self (archive footage)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
My Music: A Classic Christmas (2019)
Movie
Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)
4 Little Girls (1997)
Movie
Self - Vocals
Mahalia (1975)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970)
Movie
Mahalia Jackson
The Best Man (1964)
Movie
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Self - Gospel Singer
The Hollywood Palace (1964)
TV
Choir Soloist
Imitation of Life (1959)
Movie
Bessie May
St. Louis Blues (1958)
Movie
Self - Gospel Singer
The Steve Allen Show (1956)
TV
Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line? (1950)
TV
Self - Singer / Self / Self - Gospel Singer
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
TV
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1911-10-26
Deathday1972-01-27 (60 years old)
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
ReligionBaptists
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsGrammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance, Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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