Mahalia Jackson

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

as Choir Soloist

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

as Self (archive footage)

4 Little Girls

as Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)

The Best Man

as Mahalia Jackson

Jazz on a Summer's Day

as Self

What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

The Flip Wilson Show

as Self

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

as Self (archive footage)

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self