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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).
The roles that explain the career.
6 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong | Self | Film |
| 1997 | Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory | Film | |
| 1964 | The Best Man | Mahalia Jackson | Film |
| 1960 | Jazz on a Summer's Day | Self | Film |
| 1959 | Imitation of Life | Choir Soloist | Film |
| 1958 | St. Louis Blues | Bessie May | Film |
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