| First Name | Whitney |
| Middle Name | Elizabeth |
| Last Name | Houston |
| Full Name at Birth | Whitney Elizabeth Houston |
| Age | 48 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | August 9, 1963 |
| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Date of Death | February 11, 2012 |
| Location of Death | Beverly Hills, California, USA |
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Singer, actress |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | The Bodyguard |
| Music Genre | R&B/Soul, R&B |
| Music Style | Dance-Pop, Pop/Rock, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Club/Dance, Electronic, Pop, Adult Contemporary R&B, Quiet Storm |
| Music Mood | Earnest, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Refined/Mannered, Slick, Sensual, Sentimental, Energetic, Dramatic, Poignant, Romantic, Theatrical |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Father | John Houston |
| Mother | Emily Drinkard "Cissy Houston"Peggy Houston (step mother) |
| Brother(s) | Michael HoustonJohn Russell Houston III (step brother) |
| Sister(s) | Alana Houston |
| Other Family Members | Bobbi 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.
Selected Whitney Houston film and TV show credits: