Thelma Houston
Biography
Thelma Houston works in acting. Born May 7, 1946 in Leland, Mississippi, 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
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as Edna
- Ciao Darwin (1998) as Ospite Musicale
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self
- Unsung (2008) as self
- 54 (1998) as Herself
- Beloved (1998) as The Thirty Women
- And God Created Woman (1988) as Prison Singer
- One-Hit Wonders (2002)
- Death Scream (1975) as Lady Wing Ding
- Hit Me, Baby, One More Time (2005)
- John Henry (1986) as Edna
- The Price of Fame or Fame at any Price (1969) as Self
- Game Show Models (1977) as Dana Sheridan
- Studio One Forever (2024) as Self
- The Secret Disco Revolution (2012) as Self
- Jewel's Catch One (2017) as Self
- Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution (2023) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Thelma Houston best known for?
Thelma Houston is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Italian Job (1969), Solar Crisis (1992), Cagney & Lacey (1982).
When and where was Thelma Houston born?
Thelma Houston was born on May 7, 1946 in Leland, Mississippi, USA.
How many credits does Thelma Houston have?
Thelma Houston has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2024.
What is Thelma Houston's background in cinema and television?
Thelma Houston, born Jackson, is an American singer and actress. She scored a number-one hit in 1977 with her recording of "Don't Leave Me This Way", which won the Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Thelma Houston by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ciao Darwin (1998) as Ospite Musicale — aged about 52
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 16
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) — aged about 36
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self — aged about 23
- Simon & Simon (1981) — aged about 35
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as Edna — aged about 39
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