Whitney Houston



First NameWhitney
Middle NameElizabeth
Last NameHouston
Full Name at BirthWhitney Elizabeth Houston
Age48 (age at death)
Date of BirthAugust 9, 1963
BirthplaceNewark, New Jersey, USA
Date of DeathFebruary 11, 2012
Location of DeathBeverly Hills, California, USA
Height5' 8" (173 cm)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBlack
Star SignLeo
ReligionBaptist
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
OccupationSinger, actress
Occupation CategorySinger
Claim to FameThe Bodyguard
Music GenreR&B/Soul, R&B
Music StyleDance-Pop, Pop/Rock, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Club/Dance, Electronic, Pop, Adult Contemporary R&B, Quiet Storm
Music MoodEarnest, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Refined/Mannered, Slick, Sensual, Sentimental, Energetic, Dramatic, Poignant, Romantic, Theatrical
InstrumentVocals
FatherJohn Houston
MotherEmily Drinkard "Cissy Houston"
Peggy Houston (step mother)
Brother(s)Michael Houston
John Russell Houston III (step brother)
Sister(s)Alana Houston
Other Family MembersBobbi Kristina Brown (Daughter)

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is an American R&B/pop singer, actress, and former fashion model. Houston is the most awarded female artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010. Houston is also one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums and singles worldwide.


Lucy Rank
#157
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"



Discography

2009

2003

1998

1996

1990

1987

1985

Filmography

Selected Whitney Houston film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2012
Effie

1995
Savannah Jackson

1992
Rachel Marron

1981
Rita

Producer Credits

1997
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Soundtrack Credits

2010
No me la puc treure del cap
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2009
Live from Studio Five
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2006
Frank - Der Weddingplaner
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2006
Schlag den Raab
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2006
CMT: The Greatest - 40 Days That Shaped Country Music
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2005
20 to 1
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2004
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2003
Dolly Parton: Platinum Blonde
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2002
My Own Private Oshawa
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2001
1st Annual BET Awards
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1999
The 71st Annual Academy Awards
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1997
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1995
Television's Greatest Performances I
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1992
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1992
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1992
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1989
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1987
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1987
Die Hausmeisterin
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1986
DTV Valentine
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1985
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Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
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Grammy Award for Album of the Year (1990s)
Nick of Time (1989)
Quincy Jones (1999)
Unplugged (1992)
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Grammy Award for Record of the Year (1990s)
Unforgettable (1954)
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UK best-selling singles (by year) (1990–2009)
Believe (1998)
Bleeding Love (2007)
Evergreen (2002)
Hallelujah (1994)
It Wasn't Me (2000)
Poker Face (2008)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program (1976–2000)
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Billboard Year-End number one singles (1980–1999)
Believe (1998)
Call Me (1980)
Faith (1997)
Look Away (1988)
Physical (1981)
The Sign (1993)
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Billboard Year-End number one albums (1970–1989)
52nd Street (1978)
Faith (1987)
Harvest (1972)
Hi Infidelity (1980)
Rumours (1977)
The Wall (1979)
Thriller (1982)
War
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Count On Me (1995)
Fine (2000)
Hold Me (1985)
I Look To You (2009)
Just Whitney (2002)
Love That Man (2002)
Love, Whitney (2001)
Miracle (1990)
Run To You (1993)
So Emotional (1987)
Step By Step (1996)
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All At Once (1985)
Count On Me (1995)
Exhale (2005)
Fine (2000)
Hold Me (1985)
I Look To You (2009)
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Just Whitney (2002)
Love That Man (2002)
Miracle (1990)
Run To You (1993)
So Emotional (1987)
Step By Step (1996)
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