Mahalia Jackson
Known For
Acting
Born
1911-10-26 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died
1972-01-27
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).
Most Known For
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery Guest
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
The Steve Allen Show
as Self - Gospel Singer
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
DuPont Show of the Month
as Self
The Danny Kaye Show
as Self
The Bell Telephone Hour
as Self
The Flip Wilson Show
as Self
The Hollywood Palace
as Self - Gospel Singer
Imitation of Life
as Choir Soloist
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
as Self (archive footage)
Black Woodstock
as Self
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as Self (archive footage)
My Music: A Classic Christmas
as Self (archive footage)
The Best Man
as Mahalia Jackson
4 Little Girls
as Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)
St. Louis Blues
as Bessie May
Mahalia
as Self - Vocals