Mahalia Jackson
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1911-10-26 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Died
- 1972-01-27
Known for
- Imitation of Life (1959) — Choir Soloist
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) — Self (archive footage)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
- 4 Little Girls (1997) — Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)
- The Best Man (1964) — Mahalia Jackson
- What's My Line? (1950) — Self
- Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960) — Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) — Self
- King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970) — Self (archive footage)
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) — Self
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) — Self (archive footage)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) — Self
- St. Louis Blues (1958) — Bessie May
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) — Self - Gospel Singer
- Black Woodstock (1969) — Self