Thelma Houston

Known for

Acting

Born

May 7, 1946 (age 80)

Birthplace

Leland, Mississippi, USA

Biography

Thelma Houston, born Jackson, is an American singer and actress. She scored a number-one hit in 1977 with her recording of "Don't Leave Me This Way", which won the Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

Best known work

54

1998

Beloved

1998

Simon & Simon

1981

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

Cagney & Lacey

1982

And God Created Woman

1988

Ciao Darwin

1998

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

Game Show Models

1977

Jewel's Catch One

2017

Filmography

2024
Studio One Forever
as Self
2019
Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration
as Self
2017
Jewel's Catch One
as Self
2012
The Secret Disco Revolution
as Self
2008
UnsungTV
as self (1 episode)
2005
Hit Me, Baby, One More TimeTV
2002
One-Hit WondersTV
1999
Where Are They Now?TV
as Self (1 episode)
1998
Beloved
as The Thirty Women
1998
Ciao DarwinTV
as Ospite Musicale (1 episode)
1998
54
as Herself
1988
And God Created Woman
as Prison Singer
1986
John Henry
as Edna
1985
Tall Tales & LegendsTV
as Edna (1 episode)
1985
Motown Returns to the Apollo
1982
Cagney & LaceyTV
1981
Simon & SimonTV
1977
Game Show Models
as Dana Sheridan
1977
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977
as Self
1975
Death Scream
as Lady Wing Ding
1975
Numéro unTV
as Self (1 episode)
1975
Les Rendez-vous du dimancheTV
as Self (1 episode)
1969
The Price of Fame or Fame at any PriceTV
as Self (5 episodes)
1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourTV
as Self (1 episode)
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV
as Self (1 episode)