Skip to content
Join free
Mahalia Jackson
Actor

Mahalia Jackson

26 Oct 1911Born
27 Jan 1972Died
60Age at death
6Credits

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

Filmography

  1. 2023A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony MylesFilm
  2. 2005Mahalia Jackson - A Gospel ConfessionFilm
  3. 1997Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the GloryFilm
  4. 1964The Best ManFilm: Mahalia Jackson
  5. 1959Imitation of LifeFilm: Choir Soloist
  6. 1958St. Louis BluesFilm: Bessie May

Biography and credits from TMDB. This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.