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Mahalia Jackson
Acting

Mahalia Jackson

Born 1911-10-26
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Mahalia Jackson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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The Merv Griffin Show
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The Merv Griffin Show

1962
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What's My Line?
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What's My Line?

1950
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Imitation of Life
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Imitation of Life

1959
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2021
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The Ed Sullivan Show
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The Ed Sullivan Show

1948
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The Steve Allen Show
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The Steve Allen Show

1956
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The Flip Wilson Show
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The Flip Wilson Show

1970
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

1956
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (30 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony MylesA Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony MylesSelf / AppearanceMovie2023
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed SullivanSunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed SullivanSelf (archive footage)Movie2023
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Self (archive footage)Movie2021
My Music: A Classic ChristmasMy Music: A Classic ChristmasSelf (archive footage)Movie2019
Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis ArmstrongGood Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis ArmstrongSelfMovie2008
Mahalia Jackson - A Gospel ConfessionMahalia Jackson - A Gospel ConfessionSelf / AppearanceMovie2005
Mahalia Jackson Sings the Songs Of ChristmasMahalia Jackson Sings the Songs Of ChristmasSelfMovie1997
4 Little Girls4 Little GirlsSelf - During March on Washington (archive footage)Movie1997
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the GloryMahalia Jackson: The Power and the GlorySelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of SoulAretha Franklin: The Queen of SoulSelf (archive footage)Movie1988
MahaliaMahaliaSelf - VocalsMovie1975
And Now They Call It SoulAnd Now They Call It SoulSelfMovie1971
The Flip Wilson ShowThe Flip Wilson ShowSelfTV Series1970
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to MemphisKing: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to MemphisSelf (archive footage)Movie1970
Black WoodstockBlack WoodstockSelfMovie1969
The Best ManThe Best ManMahalia JacksonMovie1964
The Hollywood PalaceThe Hollywood PalaceSelf - Gospel SingerTV Series1964
The Danny Kaye ShowThe Danny Kaye ShowSelfTV Series1963
The Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin ShowSelfTV Series1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
Jazz on a Summer's DayJazz on a Summer's DaySelfMovie1960
Imitation of LifeImitation of LifeChoir SoloistMovie1959
The Bell Telephone HourThe Bell Telephone HourSelfTV Series1959
St. Louis BluesSt. Louis BluesBessie MayMovie1958
DuPont Show of the MonthDuPont Show of the MonthSelfTV Series1957
The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowThe Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelfTV Series1956
The Steve Allen ShowThe Steve Allen ShowSelf - Gospel SingerTV Series1956
What's My Line?What's My Line?SelfTV Series1950
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan ShowSelfTV Series1948