Mahalia Jackson
Acting
Born: October 26, 1911
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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).
Known For
Imitation of Life
June 26, 1959
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
July 02, 2021
4 Little Girls
July 09, 1997
The Best Man
April 05, 1964
Jazz on a Summer's Day
March 28, 1960
What's My Line?
February 02, 1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
June 20, 1948
The Flip Wilson Show
September 17, 1970
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
March 24, 1970
The Merv Griffin Show
October 01, 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
December 11, 1961
St. Louis Blues
April 07, 1958