Mahalia Jackson
Biography
Mahalia Jackson works in acting. Born October 26, 1911 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Gospel Singer
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Bell Telephone Hour (1959) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Gospel Singer
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Self
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- Imitation of Life (1959) as Choir Soloist
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best Man (1964) as Mahalia Jackson
- 4 Little Girls (1997) as Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Black Woodstock (1969) as Self
- St. Louis Blues (1958) as Bessie May
- Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul (1988) as Self (archive footage)
- Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960) as Self
- My Music: A Classic Christmas (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Mahalia (1975) as Self - Vocals
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mahalia Jackson best known for?
Mahalia Jackson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Italian Job (1969), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948).
When and where was Mahalia Jackson born?
Mahalia Jackson was born on October 26, 1911 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Mahalia Jackson have?
Mahalia Jackson has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2023.
What is Mahalia Jackson's background in cinema and television?
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 civi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Black Woodstock (1969) as Self — aged about 57
- The Bell Telephone Hour (1959) as Self — aged about 47
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 50
- Imitation of Life (1959) as Choir Soloist — aged about 47
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Self — aged about 45
- King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 58
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