Mahalia Jackson
Acting•Born October 26, 1911•Died January 27, 1972 (age 60)•New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV Series1962
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
TV Series1961
6.8
The Merv Griffin Show
TV Series1962
7.0
What's My Line?
TV Series1950
6.2
The Steve Allen Show
TV Series1956
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV Series1948
6.4
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
TV Series1956
4.8
The Flip Wilson Show
TV Series1970
Filmography
2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Movieas Self (archive footage)
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayOctober 26, 1911
Day of DeathJanuary 27, 1972
Place of BirthNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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