Mahalia Jackson
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).
Movie Appearances
Imitation of Life
as Choir Soloist
1959
The Best Man
as Mahalia Jackson
1964
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
as Self (archive footage)
1988
Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong
as Self
2008
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
1997
A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony Myles
2023
4 Little Girls
as Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)
1997
Black Woodstock
as Self
1969
St. Louis Blues
as Bessie May
1958
My Music: A Classic Christmas
as Self (archive footage)
2019
Mahalia
as Self - Vocals
1975
Jazz on a Summer's Day
as Self
1960
Mahalia Jackson - A Gospel Confession
2005
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as Self (archive footage)
1970
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
as Self (archive footage)
2021
Mahalia Jackson Sings the Songs Of Christmas
as Self
1997
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
as Self (archive footage)
2023
And Now They Call It Soul
as Self
1971
TV Appearances
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
The Hollywood Palace
as Self - Gospel Singer
1964
The Flip Wilson Show
as Self
1970
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
1956
The Steve Allen Show
as Self - Gospel Singer
1956
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
DuPont Show of the Month
as Self
1957
What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery Guest
1950
The Bell Telephone Hour
as Self
1959
The Danny Kaye Show
as Self
1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962