Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight

Nacimiento : 1944-05-28, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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Gladys Knight

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I'm Glad It's Christmas
Executive Producer
An aspiring Broadway singer is convinced to participate in a small-scale production for her local Christmas celebration. Along the way, she finds hope and unexpected mentorship towards her dream career. But will her professional success come at the cost of her chance at love?
I'm Glad It's Christmas
Cora Ross
An aspiring Broadway singer is convinced to participate in a small-scale production for her local Christmas celebration. Along the way, she finds hope and unexpected mentorship towards her dream career. But will her professional success come at the cost of her chance at love?
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
Self
The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.
El rey de Zamunda
Self
¡Akeem y Senmi han vuelto! Desde el exuberante reino de Zamunda, el recién coronado rey Akeem (Eddie Murphy) y su leal confidente Semmi (Arsenio Hall) emprenden una nueva y divertidísima aventura que les hará atravesar el mundo, desde su gran país en África hasta el barrio de Queens, en Nueva York, donde todo empezó.
El Teatro Apollo
Self (archive footage)
Una mirada a la historia del famoso Teatro Apollo en Harlem, Nueva York. El Apollo sirvió como trampolín de lanzamiento de numerosos artistas y leyendas como Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, y muchas más.
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. In celebration of such a legendary figure, some of the biggest stars came to share in on the celebration. Performers such as Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Brian McKnight, John Legend, Gloria Estefan, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor, Patti Austin, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, and Cynthia Erivo all hit the stage to pay tribute to Quincy Jones by performing his classic works. Additionally, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Danny Glover, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, LL Cool J, Rashida Jones, and Ludacris shared their personal stories of how Quincy has impacted them throughout the years. The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Mr. SOUL!
Self (archival footage)
On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national television stage. He was hip. He was smart. He was innovative, political, and gay. In his personal fight for social equality, this man ensured the Revolution would be televised. The man was Ellis Haizlip. The Revolution was soul!
Casi Navidad
Dorothy
Una familia se dispone a pasar su primera festividad juntos tras la muerte de la madre. Walter, el viudo, descubrirá que el auténtico milagro de las fiestas es que sus dos hijas y sus dos hijos puedan estar cinco días bajo el mismo techo.
Queens of Soul at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
Performances by legendary female soul singers including Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige, Beyonce and many more.
Tiempo para amar
Ms. Angie
Kyla (LeToya Luckett) y de Amir (Cleo Anthony) proyectan un nuevo romance cuando el padre de Amir (Richard Portnow) de repente desaparece y el ex de Kyla , Miles (Rob Riley) , aparece en escena. Ambas luchan para determinar lo que realmente les importa en esta historia de vida , el amor y la familia.
…Sings Neil Diamond
Self (archive footage)
A compilation from the BBC archive of performances featuring songs written by, or associated with, Neil Diamond. Featuring Lulu, UB40, Vince Hill, Robert Wyatt, Gladys Knight, Urge Overkill, Lena Zavaroni, The Hollies and a duet by Neil Diamond and Shirley Bassey.
I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Wilma
When Madea catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of Raymond, her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.
Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests
December 2005. Los Angeles, California. Trumpeter Chris Botti, on the heels of his break- through gold certified album "When I Fall In Love", and the record-breaking follow up "To Love Again", plays two triumphant shows at the Wilshire Theatre backed by a full orchestra and his virtuosic band. Playing repertoire mostly culled from these two hit albums, Chris is joined onstage by some of the world's most accomplished singers and musicians (in order of appearance) Sting, Jill Scott, Paula Cole, Burt Bacharach, Renee Olstead, Paul Buchanan and Gladys Knight. Filmed for the PBS Special "Chris Botti Live With Orchestra and Special Guests".
Classic Soul at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge.
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen
Candie (voice)
Rusty Reindeer (Savage) stumbles into a support group where the Easter Bunny, Cupid, and other down-and-out holiday icons congregate.
Unbeatable Harold
Phyllis
A wannabe Elvis meets his true love, the best waitress in the West..
Tom Jones: Duets by Invitation Only
Herself
En este DVD único, Tom Jones canta a dúo con algunas de las estrellas más importantes del mundo de la música. Estrellas que cambiaron el panorama de la música pop para siempre con sus éxitos. Entre ellos se encuentran Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Rita Coolidge y Gladys Knight. Tom Jones comparte escenario con estos talentosos cantantes y juntos interpretan emocionantes versiones en vivo de éxitos legendarios. ¡Este magnífico DVD no solo es un tributo al increíble talento de Tom Jones, sino también a los fantásticos artistas que, a través de sus duetos con Tom, rinden homenaje a una de las más grandes leyendas de la música pop!
Hollywood: Departamento de Homicidios
Olivia Robidoux
Dos agentes de homicidios del cuerpo de policía de Los Ángeles investigan un múltiple asesinato en un club de raperos. Uno de ellos es Joe Gavilan (Harrison Ford), un veterano detective con problemas de dinero y tres ex-esposas. El otro es K.C. Calden (Josh Hartnett), un joven policía con poca vocación que quiere ser actor. Las primeras investigaciones del caso apuntan a un jefe de un sello de rap, que se rumorea arregló la muerte de los raperos artistas que se negaron a firmar un contrato con él.
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10 of 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were pop's most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster.
El billete
Mrs. McCormac
Historia de un billete de veinte dólares desde que es liberado de un cajero autómatico de Minneapolis, y de cómo va pasando de un lado a otro por diferentes manos.
Night Of 100 Stars III
Self
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Licencia para matar
Theme Song Performance
El agente 007 a la caza y captura de un peligroso narcotraficante latinoamericano, con implicaciones personales de por medio: el capo de la droga mató a un amigo suyo, y Bond desea vengarse.
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Self
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!
Desperado
Mona Lisa
Duell McCall finds himself in the middle of a deadly feud in a small mining town. Framed for the murder of Sheriff John Whaley, McCall is forced to wander the wild frontier in search of the one man who can clear him.
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Self - Performer
Train wreck, some might call it a TV special, proving that not everything was better in the good old days. That includes Rolling Stone Magazine.
Pipe Dreams
Maria Wilson
Pipe Dreams is a 1976 film starring soul singer Gladys Knight in her acting debut as a woman who attempts to regain the love of her husband played by real-life spouse Barry Hankerson. In this drama, her husband must choose between reuniting with her or giving in to pressure of the local boss.
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
The Midnight Special es un programa musical emitido en horario nocturno por la cadena NBC durante los años 70s y principios de los 80s creado y producido por Burt Sugarman. El primer programa fue emitido como un especial el 19 de Agosto de 1972 y comenzó su emisión regular el 2 de Febrero de 1973, su última emisión fue el 1 de Mayo de 1981. El programa, de 90 minutos de duración se emitía los Viernes después del "The Tonight Show" presentado por Johnny Carson. El programa tuvo varios presentadores excepto en el período de Julio de 1975 hasta Marzo de 1976 en el que la cantante Helen Reddy lo presentó de forma habitual. Wolfman Jack fue también presentador del programa siendo Helen Reddy una de sus frecuentes invitadas. La canción tradicional folk "Midnight Special" cantada por Johnny Rivers era la que servía de sintonía del programa.
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
The Midnight Special es un programa musical emitido en horario nocturno por la cadena NBC durante los años 70s y principios de los 80s creado y producido por Burt Sugarman. El primer programa fue emitido como un especial el 19 de Agosto de 1972 y comenzó su emisión regular el 2 de Febrero de 1973, su última emisión fue el 1 de Mayo de 1981. El programa, de 90 minutos de duración se emitía los Viernes después del "The Tonight Show" presentado por Johnny Carson. El programa tuvo varios presentadores excepto en el período de Julio de 1975 hasta Marzo de 1976 en el que la cantante Helen Reddy lo presentó de forma habitual. Wolfman Jack fue también presentador del programa siendo Helen Reddy una de sus frecuentes invitadas. La canción tradicional folk "Midnight Special" cantada por Johnny Rivers era la que servía de sintonía del programa.
Save the Children
Self
A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.
Black Woodstock
The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African American music and culture and to promote the continued politics of black pride. The concerts took place in Harlem's Mount Morris Park on Sundays at 3PM from June 29, 1969 to August 24, 1969. The manifestation came soon after the Watts Riots, and the assassinations of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King.
Why Not? With Shania Twain