Patti LaBelle
Biography
Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holt on 24 May 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American singer and actress. The TMDB database lists her gender as female and records 128 acting credits. In addition to her musical career, she has appeared on television and film projects such as Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, the music‑variety program The Midnight Special, and the Czech documentary Kominského metoda. She is also known by the names Patti Holte, Patricia Holte and Patrici. LaBelle’s acting work is documented in Czech film and television resources, confirming her presence as a performer beyond her recording achievements.
Career overview
Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holte on 24 May 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is listed on The Movie Database as a female performer with a career that includes acting as well as music. TMDB records 128 acting credits for LaBelle, indicating extensive participation in film and television productions. Her acting work is noted in Czech‑language sources as including appearances in “Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration,” the music‑variety program “The Midnight Special,” and a production titled “Kominského metoda.” These entries demonstrate her involvement in both televised specials and concert‑style shows that blend musical performance with on‑screen presence.
Beyond these specific titles, LaBelle’s broader acting résumé is reflected in the TMDB “Known For” section, which categorizes her primarily as an actress. While the database does not enumerate each role, the volume of credits suggests a sustained presence in visual media alongside her musical career. LaBelle’s acting contributions complement her reputation as a singer and songwriter, illustrating a multifaceted entertainment career that spans stage, studio recordings, and a variety of screen appearances.
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129 titles- KPOPPED (2025) as Self
- The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024) as Patti LaBelle (voice)
- The World According to Allee Willis (2024) as Self
- Let the Canary Sing (2023) as Self
- National Memorial Day Concert (2023) as Self
- The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- A New Orleans Noel (2022) as Loretta Brown
- Soul of a Nation Presents: Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration (2022) as Self
- The Wonder Years (2021) as Mother Williams
- That's My Jam (2021) as Self - Guest
- VERZUZ (2020) as Self
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Flower (archive footage)
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Flower
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Patti LaBelle
- The Apollo (2019) as Self
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" (2019) as Self - Performer
- A Family Christmas Gift (2019) as Dora
- Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019) as Self
- The Neighborhood (2018) as Marilyn
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Performer
- The Kominsky Method (2018) as Self
- Mr. SOUL! (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Christmas Everlasting (2018) as Mrs. Swinson
- Greenleaf (2016) as Maxine Patterson
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Star (2016) as Christine Brown
- Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party (2016) as Self
- A Tale of James Brown (2016) as Self
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony (2016) as Self
- VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night (2016) as Self
- Empire (2015) as Patti LaBelle
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self - Contestant
- Beat Bobby Flay (2013) as Self
- Six by Sondheim (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- American Horror Story (2011) as Dora Ross
- Mama, I Want to Sing! (2011) as Sister Carrie
- The Marriage Ref (2010) as Self - Panelist
- Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010) as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Semi-Pro (2008) as Jackie's Mom
- Cover (2007) as Mrs. Persons
- Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (2007) as Self
- Clash of the Choirs (2007) as Self
- Idlewild (2006) as The Real Angel Davenport
- Celebrity Cooking Showdown (2006) as Self
- Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy (2006) as Moneisha
- The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests (2006) as Self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Hi-Jinks (2005)
- Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005) as Self
- Preaching to the Choir (2005) as Sister Jasmine
- Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation (2005) as Self
- The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live (2005) as The Acid Queen
- Dog Whisperer (2004) as Self - Owner of Nasir
- Dog Whisperer (2004) as Self
- Celia Cruz | ¡Azúcar! (2004) as Self
- Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) as Self
- VH1 Divas 2004 (2004) as Self
- Live Aid (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- All of Us (2003)
- Britney Spears: In the Zone (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Sylvester: Mighty Real (2002) as Self
- The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' (2002) as Self
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- BET Awards (2001) as Self - Performer
- Michael McDonald: A Gathering of Friends (2001) as Self
- Santa, Baby! (2001) as Melody Songbird (voice)
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales (1999) as Self
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- VH1 Divas (1998)
- VH1 Divas (1998) as Self -Performer
- The Roseanne Show (1998) as Self - Guest
- Patti Labelle | Live One Night Only (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life (1997) as Self
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) as Self - Performer
- Queen: Champions of the World (1995) as Self
- Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II (1995) as Self
- Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! (1994)
- The Nanny (1993) as Patti LaBelle
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- For Our Children (1993) as Self
- Out All Night (1992) as Chelsea Paige
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- Parker Kane (1990) as Cartier
- Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990) as Self
- Fire and Rain (1990) as Lucille Jacobson
- The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider (1990) as Miss Widow (voice)
- Licence to Kill (1989) Songs
- The Arsenio Hall Show (1989)
- Sing (1989) as Mrs. DeVere
- The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy (1989) as The Acid Queen
- Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988) as Self
- A Different World (1987) as Adele Wayne
- Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) as Self
- Unnatural Causes (1986) as Jeanette Thompson
- Patti Labelle | Look To The Rainbow Tour (1986) as Self
- Sisters In The Name of Love (1986) as Self
- An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (1986)
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular (1985) as Self
- Musical Comedy Tonight III (1985)
- Miami Vice (1984) Songs
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Songs
- A Soldier's Story (1984) as Big Mary
- American Playhouse (1982) as Cleaning Woman
- Working (1982) as Cleaning Woman
- Solid Gold (1980) as Self
- Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary (1977) as Self - Performer
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self
- Denyce Graves | Breaking the Rules as Self
- Patti Labelle | Live In New York as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Patti LaBelle best known for?
Patti LaBelle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Let the Canary Sing (2023), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Sherri (2022), The Wonder Years (2021).
When and where was Patti LaBelle born?
Patti LaBelle was born on May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Patti LaBelle have?
Patti LaBelle has accumulated over 129 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2025.
What is Patti LaBelle's background in cinema and television?
Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holt on 24 May 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American singer and actress. The TMDB database lists her gender as female and records 128 acting credits. In addition to her musical career, she has appeared on television and film projects such as Sesame Street’s 50th Annivers...
Patti LaBelle by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 15
- Queen: Champions of the World (1995) as Self — aged about 51
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self — aged about 29
- American Horror Story (2011) as Dora Ross — aged about 67
- The Nanny (1993) as Patti LaBelle — aged about 49
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self — aged about 28
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