Gladys Knight



First NameGladys
Last NameKnight
Full Name at BirthGladys Maria Knight
Age67
Date of BirthMay 17, 1944
BirthplaceAtlanta, Georgia, USA
Height5' 3½" (161 cm)
BuildAverage
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Star SignTaurus
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
OccupationSinger
Occupation CategorySinger
Claim to FameGladys Knight & the Pips
Music GenreR&B
Music StyleSoul, Urban, Motown, Pop-Soul, Smooth Soul, Disco, Quiet Storm
Music MoodElegant, Stylish, Intimate, Romantic, Earnest, Amiable/Good-Natured, Sensual, Exuberant, Poignant, Sweet, Sentimental, Passionate
InstrumentVocals

Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author. She is best known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, for both the Motown and Buddah Records labels, with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips, the most famous incarnation of which also included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and her cousins Edward Patten and William Guest.


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Discography

2006

1998

1994

1979

1979

1978

Filmography

Selected Gladys Knight film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2011
Motown Gold from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
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2006
Phyllis

2003
Olivia Robidoux

1996
Janice King

1995
JAG
Etta

1994
Natalie

1993
Mrs. McCormac

1993
Odelle Jones

1989
Kenny Rogers Classic Weekend
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1987
Desperado
Mona Lisa

1985
Charlie & Co.
Diana Richmond

1984
Dr. Donna Robinson

1976
Pipe Dreams
Maria Wilson

Music Department Credits

1985
Charlie & Co.
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Producer Credits

1986
Sisters in the Name of Love
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Soundtrack Credits

2009
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2007
Hoge bomen: Pioniers
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2003
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1996
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1992
Later with Jools Holland
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1992
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1991
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1990
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1988
Sesame Street, Special
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1986
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1985
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1971
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