Mahalia Jackson
ActorBirthday | Oct 26, 1911 (61 year old) |
Deathday | Jan 27, 1972 |
Place of birth | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
Gender | Female |
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
The Best Man
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Mahalia Jackson
Apr 5, 1964
Acting
Participated in 16 movies, 11 TV series