Acting
Thelma Houston
Born 1946-05-07
Leland, Mississippi, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Thelma Houston
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
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The Mike Douglas Show
1961
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54
1998
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Simon & Simon
1981
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Cagney & Lacey
1982
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Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975
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Numéro un
1975
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Beloved
1998
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Ciao Darwin
1998
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Unsung
2008
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (26 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Studio One Forever | Self | Movie | 2024 |
 | Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration | Self | Movie | 2019 |
 | Jewel's Catch One | Self | Movie | 2017 |
 | The Secret Disco Revolution | Self | Movie | 2012 |
 | Unsung | self | TV Series | 2008 |
| Hit Me, Baby, One More Time | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2005 | |
| One-Hit Wonders | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2002 | |
| Where Are They Now? | Self | TV Series | 1999 | |
 | Beloved | The Thirty Women | Movie | 1998 |
 | Ciao Darwin | Ospite Musicale | TV Series | 1998 |
 | 54 | Herself | Movie | 1998 |
 | And God Created Woman | Prison Singer | Movie | 1988 |
 | John Henry | Edna | Movie | 1986 |
 | Tall Tales & Legends | Edna | TV Series | 1985 |
| Motown Returns to the Apollo | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1985 | |
 | Cagney & Lacey | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Simon & Simon | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1981 |
 | Game Show Models | Dana Sheridan | Movie | 1977 |
 | The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 | Self | Movie | 1977 |
 | Death Scream | Lady Wing Ding | Movie | 1975 |
 | Numéro un | Self | TV Series | 1975 |
 | Les Rendez-vous du dimanche | Self | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Price of Fame or Fame at any Price | Self | TV Series | 1969 |
 | The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour | Self | TV Series | 1969 |
 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | TV Series | 1962 |
 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self | TV Series | 1961 |