Mahalia Jackson
Acting
Biography
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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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Mahalia Jackson
Filmography
Acting (18)
2023
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivanas Self (archive footage)
6.9
2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)as Self (archive footage)
7.6
2019
My Music: A Classic Christmasas Self (archive footage)
7.5
1997
1997
4 Little Girlsas Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)
7.1
1988
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soulas Self (archive footage)
1975
Mahaliaas Self - Vocals
1971
And Now They Call It Soulas Self
1970
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphisas Self (archive footage)
7.3
1969
Black Woodstockas Self
8.0
1964
The Best Manas Mahalia Jackson
7.3
1960
Jazz on a Summer's Dayas Self
7.3
1959
Imitation of Lifeas Choir Soloist
7.4
1958
St. Louis Bluesas Bessie May
7.7