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Jennifer Holliday

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

October 19, 1960 (age 65)

Place of Birth

Houston, Texas, USA

Also Known As

Jennifer-Yvette Holliday

Jennifer Holliday

Biography

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.

Known For

Filmography

2025FilmBroadway's Leading Ladiesas Self 2025FilmFlower of the Dawnas Ava (voice)2022TVSherrias Self - Guest 2022TVThe Jennifer Hudson Showas Self 2022FilmThe Road to Galenaas Florrie 2021FilmMyths and Hymnsas Soloist, "There's a Shout"2019TVThe Masked Singeras Miss Teddy 2009TVRuPaul's Drag Raceas Self - Special Guest 2001FilmThe Rising Placeas Sadie 1999FilmMy Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladiesas Self - Performer 1997TVAlly McBealas Lisa Knowles 1996FilmA Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansburyas Self 1996TVThe Rosie O'Donnell Showas Self 1995TVHang Time 1995TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Childas The Dream Diva (voice)1994TVTouched by an Angelas Norma 1985FilmNight of 100 Stars IIas Self 1977TVThe Love Boatas Dr. Charlene Thomas 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Musical Guest