Thelma Houston

Acting·May 7, 1946 — 80 years old·Leland, Mississippi, USA

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.

Known For

1998·5.9

Beloved

1998·5.8

Simon & Simon

1981·6.7

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962·7.5

Cagney & Lacey

1982·6.9

And God Created Woman

1988·4.3

Ciao Darwin

1998·7.7

Game Show Models

1977·3.8

The Mike Douglas Show

Jewel's Catch One

Tall Tales & Legends

Death Scream

Filmography · 26

2024Studio One ForeverSelf 2023Disco: Soundtrack of a RevolutionSelf 2019Motown 60: A Grammy CelebrationSelf 2017Jewel's Catch OneSelf 2012The Secret Disco RevolutionSelf 2008UnsungTVself 2005Hit Me, Baby, One More TimeTV 2002One-Hit WondersTV 1999Where Are They Now?TVSelf 1998BelovedThe Thirty Women 1998Ciao DarwinTVOspite Musicale 199854Herself 1988And God Created WomanPrison Singer 1986John HenryEdna 1985Tall Tales & LegendsTVEdna 1982Cagney & LaceyTV 1981Simon & SimonTV 1977Game Show ModelsDana Sheridan 1977The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977Self 1975Death ScreamLady Wing Ding 1975Numéro unTVSelf 1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheTVSelf 1969The Price of Fame or Fame at any PriceTVSelf 1969The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourTVSelf 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTVSelf 1961The Mike Douglas ShowTVSelf