Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1963-08-09
Deathday: 2012-02-11 (48 years old)

Check on Amazon

Biography

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012) was 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.


Inspired by several prominent soul singers in her extended family, including mother Cissy Houston and cousins Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick, as well as her godmother, Aretha Franklin, Houston began singing with New Jersey church's junior gospel choir at age 11. After she began performing alongside her mother in night clubs in the New York City area, she was discovered by Arista Records label head Clive Davis. As of 2011, Houston has released six studio albums and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have had diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold certification.


Houston's 1985 debut album, Whitney Houston, became the best-selling debut album by a female act at the time of its release. Her second studio album, Whitney (1987), became the first album by a female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", enabled several African-American female artists to follow in her success. Houston's first acting role was as the star of the feature film The Bodyguard (1992). The movie's original soundtrack won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its lead single, "I Will Always Love You", became the best-selling single by a female artist in music history. The album makes her the only female act ranked in the list of the top-10 best-selling albums, at number four.


Houston continued to star in movies and contribute to soundtracks, including with the films Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996). Three years after the release of her fourth studio album, My Love Is Your Love (1998), she renewed her recording contract with Arista Records. She released her fifth studio album, Just Whitney, in 2002, and the Christmas-themed One Wish: The Holiday Album in 2003. Amid widespread media coverage of personal and professional turmoil, Houston ended her 14-year marriage to singer Bobby Brown in 2006. In 2009, Houston released her seventh studio album, I Look To You.


Description above from the Wikipedia article Whitney Houston, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Advertisement

Filmography

all 85

self 68

Movies 63

TV Shows 22

Producer 6

Self (archive footage)
Music Genres. Voices of the World

Music Genres. Voices of the World (2023)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston

I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston (2023)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées

Il était une fois Champs-Élysées (2022)

TV
Self (archive footage)
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022)

Movie
Self
Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20

Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
George Michael: Freedom Uncut

George Michael: Freedom Uncut (2022)

Movie
Self
Whitney, a Look Back

Whitney, a Look Back (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
You're Watching Video Music Box

You're Watching Video Music Box (2021)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over (2021)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Superstar

Superstar (2021)

TV
Self (archive footage)
Fame Kills: Whitney Houston

Fame Kills: Whitney Houston (2021)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
This Is Pop

This Is Pop (2021)

TV
Self
Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All

Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All (2021)

Movie
Herself
Whitney Houston: As I Am

Whitney Houston: As I Am (2021)

Movie
Self
Whitney at the BBC

Whitney at the BBC (2021)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The True Story of...

The True Story of... (2020)

TV
Self (archive footage)
90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline

90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline (2019)

Movie
Self
Whitney

Whitney (2018)

Movie
Self
Whitney Houston: Close Up

Whitney Houston: Close Up (2018)

Movie
Self
Popular Voices at the BBC

Popular Voices at the BBC (2017)

TV
Self
Whitney: Can I Be Me

Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Freedom : La Story de George Michael

Freedom : La Story de George Michael (2016)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)

Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) (2016)

Movie
Self
Night Flight: Born Again

Night Flight: Born Again (2016)

Movie
Self
Sam Smith: Dreams Come True

Sam Smith: Dreams Come True (2015)

Movie
Self
Dolly Parton: Queen of Country

Dolly Parton: Queen of Country (2015)

Movie
Herself
Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances

Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)

Movie
Herself
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You

Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You (2012)

Movie
Herself
The Houstons Remember Whitney

The Houstons Remember Whitney (2012)

Movie
Vocals
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2012)

Movie
Emma
Sparkle

Sparkle (2012)

Movie
Herself
Whitney Houston - We Will Always Love You

Whitney Houston - We Will Always Love You (2012)

Movie
Self
Whitney Houston: The Woman Behind the Voice

Whitney Houston: The Woman Behind the Voice (2012)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Always Whitney Houston

Always Whitney Houston (2012)

Movie
Self
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)

Movie
Self
George Michael - Twenty Five

George Michael - Twenty Five (2006)

Movie
Self
100 Greatest Songs of the '80s

100 Greatest Songs of the '80s (2006)

TV
Executive Producer
The Cheetah Girls 2

The Cheetah Girls 2 (2006)

Movie
6.1
Web Junk 20

Web Junk 20 (2006)

TV
Self
The Reichen Show

The Reichen Show (2005)

TV
Self
Being Bobby Brown

Being Bobby Brown (2005)

TV
WHITNEY HOUSTON - Live (Norfolk - USA)

WHITNEY HOUSTON - Live (Norfolk - USA) (2005)

Movie
Thanks
Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars (2005)

TV
6
Producer
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)

Movie
6.64
Herself
Nora's Hair Salon

Nora's Hair Salon (2004)

Movie
Executive Producer
The Cheetah Girls

The Cheetah Girls (2003)

Movie
5.64
Self - Performer
VH1: Divas Las Vegas

VH1: Divas Las Vegas (2002)

Movie
Self
It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment (2002)

Movie
Self - Producer
A New Princess

A New Princess (2001)

Movie
7.5
Self
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)

Movie
Producer
The Princess Diaries

The Princess Diaries (2001)

Movie
6.39
Whitney Houston -  The Ultimate Collection

Whitney Houston - The Ultimate Collection (2000)

Movie
Self
Boston Public

Boston Public (2000)

TV
3.5
Self
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration (2000)

Movie
Self / Various
Whitney Houston: The Greatest Hits

Whitney Houston: The Greatest Hits (2000)

Movie
Self - Performer
VH1: Divas Live '99

VH1: Divas Live '99 (1999)

Movie
Fairy Godmother / Executive Producer / Presenter
Cinderella

Cinderella (1997)

Movie
Self
Scratch the Surface

Scratch the Surface (1997)

Movie
Self
Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C. (1997)

Movie
Executive Producer
The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)

TV
Julia Biggs
The Preacher's Wife

The Preacher's Wife (1996)

Movie
6
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story (1996)

TV
Savannah
Waiting to Exhale

Waiting to Exhale (1995)

Movie
6
Whitney Houston Live:Concert For A New South Africa

Whitney Houston Live:Concert For A New South Africa (1994)

Movie
Rachel Marron
The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard (1992)

Movie
6.56
Self - Hostess
Whitney Houston: This is My Life

Whitney Houston: This is My Life (1992)

Movie
Self
Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston

Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston (1991)

Movie
Self
Whitney Houston: Live in Concert

Whitney Houston: Live in Concert (1991)

Movie
Self
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)

Movie
Self
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul (1988)

Movie
Self
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert (1988)

Movie
Herself - Host
Kids' Choice Awards

Kids' Choice Awards (1987)

TV
Self (Interviewee)
Barbra Streisand: One Voice

Barbra Streisand: One Voice (1986)

Movie
Self
MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards (1984)

TV
Self
Wogan

Wogan (1982)

TV
Self
Champs-Elysées

Champs-Elysées (1982)

TV
Self
Wetten, dass..?

Wetten, dass..? (1981)

TV
Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live (1975)

TV
6.36
Self
Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops (1964)

TV
Self
The Oscars

The Oscars (1953)

TV
Self
Bambi Awards

Bambi Awards (1948)

TV
Self
Whitney Houston Legend

Whitney Houston Legend

Movie
Self
Whitney Houston: Live in Rio

Whitney Houston: Live in Rio

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.97
Based on 588 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1948
1997
2006
2000
2023
Advertisement
Whitney HoustonWhitney Houston

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1963-08-09

Deathday
2012-02-11 (48 years old)

Birth Name
Whitney Elizabeth Houston

Birth Place
Newark, United States of America

Religion
Baptists

Height

Relationships
Bobby Brown (1992-07-18 - 2007-04-24)

Children
Bobbi Kristina Brown

Mother
Cissy Houston (singer)

Siblings
Dionne Warwick, Gary Garland

Relatives
Dee Dee Warwick

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
휘트니 휴스턴, 惠特尼·休斯顿, Уитни Хьюстон, Whitney Elizabeth Houston, The Prom Queen of Soul, Nippy

Awards
Grammy Award, Grammy Awards, Primetime Emmy Award


This article uses material from Wikipedia.
Advertisement
Clive Davis
Whitney Houston
Clive Davis worked together with Whitney Houston in:
10 Movies
Cissy Houston
Whitney Houston
Cissy Houston worked together with Whitney Houston in:
9 Movies
Elton John
Whitney Houston
Elton John worked together with Whitney Houston in:
6 Movies
3 TV Shows
Mary J. Blige
Whitney Houston
Mary J. Blige worked together with Whitney Houston in:
8 Movies
1 TV Show
Debra Martin Chase
Whitney Houston
Debra Martin Chase worked together with Whitney Houston in:
7 Movies
1 TV Show
Bobby Brown
Whitney Houston
Bobby Brown worked together with Whitney Houston in:
7 Movies
1 TV Show
Michael Jackson
Whitney Houston
Michael Jackson worked together with Whitney Houston in:
7 Movies
1 TV Show
Dionne Warwick
Whitney Houston
Dionne Warwick worked together with Whitney Houston in:
7 Movies
Aretha Franklin
Whitney Houston
Aretha Franklin worked together with Whitney Houston in:
6 Movies
1 TV Show
LL Cool J
Whitney Houston
LL Cool J worked together with Whitney Houston in:
4 Movies
2 TV Shows
Jamie Foxx
Whitney Houston
Jamie Foxx worked together with Whitney Houston in:
4 Movies
2 TV Shows
Brandy Norwood
Whitney Houston
Brandy Norwood worked together with Whitney Houston in:
4 Movies
2 TV Shows
Stevie Wonder
Whitney Houston
Stevie Wonder worked together with Whitney Houston in:
3 Movies
3 TV Shows
George Michael
Whitney Houston
George Michael worked together with Whitney Houston in:
4 Movies
2 TV Shows
David Bowie
Whitney Houston
David Bowie worked together with Whitney Houston in:
2 Movies
3 TV Shows
Gregory Hines
Whitney Houston
Gregory Hines worked together with Whitney Houston in:
4 Movies
1 TV Show
Usher
Whitney Houston
Usher worked together with Whitney Houston in:
3 Movies
2 TV Shows
Kevin Costner
Whitney Houston
Kevin Costner worked together with Whitney Houston in:
5 Movies
Whoopi Goldberg
Whitney Houston
Whoopi Goldberg worked together with Whitney Houston in:
4 Movies
1 TV Show
Anne Hathaway
Whitney Houston
Anne Hathaway worked together with Whitney Houston in:
3 Movies
2 TV Shows
  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston
  • Filmography
  • Information
  • Related Persons
Social Media
X
Facebook
Pinterest
Telegram
Download
iOS Application
Made in Ukraine 🇺🇦
Copyright © MovieFit 2018 – 2024
All external content remains the property of its respective owner.