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Jennifer Holliday

Oct 19, 1960 (64 years old) in Houston, Texas, USA

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

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The Love Boat
Dr. Charlene Thomas
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Touched by an Angel
Norma
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Tony Awards
Self - Nominee / Performer
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Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Dream Diva (voice)
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Hang Time
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Ally McBeal
Lisa Knowles
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Night of 100 Stars II
Self
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My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
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Flower of the Dawn
Ava (voice)
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Myths and Hymns
Soloist, "There's a Shout"

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