Acting · Houston, Texas, USA · Born October 19, 1960
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.
MovieBroadway's Leading Ladies
2025
as Self
MovieFlower of the Dawn
2025
as Ava (voice)
TVSherri
2022
as Self - Guest
TVThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
MovieThe Road to Galena
2022
as Florrie
MovieMyths and Hymns
2021
as Soloist, "There's a Shout"
TVThe Masked Singer
2019
as Miss Teddy
TVRuPaul's Drag Race
2009
as Self - Special Guest
TVAmerican Idol
2002
as Self - Performer
MovieThe Rising Place
2001
as Sadie
MovieMy Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999
as Self - Performer
TVAlly McBeal
1997
as Lisa Knowles
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
as Self
TVThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
TVHang Time
1995
TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as The Dream Diva (voice)
TVTouched by an Angel
1994
as Norma
MovieNight of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Dr. Charlene Thomas
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
TVTony Awards
1956
as Self - Nominee / Performer
