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Jennifer Holliday

Acting Born Oct 19, 1960 Houston, Texas, USA 22 credits

Biography

Jennifer Holliday works in acting. Born October 19, 1960 in Houston, Texas, USA. Archytele tracks 22 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Ben Winchell 1 shared title

Will Brittain 1 shared title

Aimee Teegarden 1 shared title

Alisa Allapach 1 shared title

Jay O. Sanders 1 shared title

Jill Hennessy 1 shared title

Margaret Colin 1 shared title

Audrey Wasilewski 1 shared title

Career timeline

2025

Broadway's Leading LadiesFlower of the Dawn

2022

The Jennifer Hudson ShowSherriThe Road to Galena

2021

Myths and Hymns

2019

The Masked SingerThe Masked Singer

2009

RuPaul's Drag Race

2002

American Idol

2001

The Rising Place

1999

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

1997

Ally McBeal

1996

The Rosie O'Donnell ShowA Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHang Time

1994

Touched by an Angel

1985

Night of 100 Stars II

1977

The Love Boat

1975

Saturday Night Live

1956

Tony Awards

Full Filmography

22 titles

Broadway's Leading Ladies (2025) as Self
Flower of the Dawn (2025) as Ava (voice)
The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
The Road to Galena (2022) as Florrie
Myths and Hymns (2021) as Soloist, "There's a Shout"
The Masked Singer (2019) as Miss Teddy
The Masked Singer (2019) as Miss Teddy (archive footage)
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RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Special Guest
American Idol (2002) as Self - Performer
The Rising Place (2001) as Sadie
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) as Self - Performer
Ally McBeal (1997) as Lisa Knowles
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (1996) as Self
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as The Dream Diva (voice)
Hang Time (1995)
Touched by an Angel (1994) as Norma
Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
The Love Boat (1977) as Dr. Charlene Thomas
Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Performer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jennifer Holliday best known for?

Jennifer Holliday is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Sherri (2022), The Road to Galena (2022), The Masked Singer (2019).

When and where was Jennifer Holliday born?

Jennifer Holliday was born on October 19, 1960 in Houston, Texas, USA.

How many credits does Jennifer Holliday have?

Jennifer Holliday has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.

What is Jennifer Holliday's background in cinema and television?

Jennifer Yvette Holliday is an American singer and actress. She started her career on Broadway in musicals such as Dreamgirls (1981–83), Your Arms Too Short to Box with God (1980–81) and later became a successful recording artist. She is best known for her debut single, the Dreamgirls number and rhythm-and-blues/pop h...