Jennifer Holliday
Known for: Acting
Born: October 19, 1960
Place of birth: Houston, Texas, USA
Jennifer Yvette Holliday is an American singer and actress. She started her career on Broadway in musicals such as Dreamgirls (1981–83), Your Arms Too Short to Box with God (1980–81) and later became a successful recording artist. She is best known for her debut single, the Dreamgirls number and rhythm-and-blues/pop hit, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going", for which she won a Grammy in 1983. She also won a 1982 Tony Award for Dreamgirls.
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Filmography
9 movies · 13 TV shows, newest first
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Broadway's Leading Ladies
2025
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Flower of the Dawn
2025
2.6
Sherri
2022
5.6
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
4.3
The Road to Galena
2022
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Myths and Hymns
2021
7.5
The Masked Singer
2019
7.5
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009
5.0
American Idol
2002
6.7
The Rising Place
2001
9.0
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999
6.5
Ally McBeal
1997NR
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
4.1
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
7.4
Hang Time
1995
6.3
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
7.2
Touched by an Angel
1994NR
Motown Returns to the Apollo
1985
6.8
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
6.3
The Love Boat
1977
6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975
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Tony Awards
1956