Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson
Biography
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
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
29
Gender
Female
Birthday
1911-10-26 (114 years old)
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Acting

2023

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan as Self (archive footage)

2019

My Music: A Classic Christmas as Self (archive footage)

1997

4 Little Girls as Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)

1988

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul as Self (archive footage)

1975

Mahalia as Self - Vocals

1970

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis as Self (archive footage)

1969

Black Woodstock as Not available

1964

The Hollywood Palace as Self - Gospel Singer

1964

The Best Man as Mahalia Jackson

1963

The Danny Kaye Show as Self

1959

Imitation of Life as Choir Soloist

1958

St. Louis Blues as Bessie May

1956

The Steve Allen Show as Self - Gospel Singer

1950

What's My Line? as Self - Mystery Guest