Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle

1944-05-24 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 68 Credits

Biography

Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American R&B singer and actress. She has been referred to as the "Godmother of Soul". In a career which has spanned seven decades, LaBelle has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. She has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, and the Apollo Theater Hall of Fame. She was included in Rolling Stone on their list of 100 Greate...

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The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful

The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful

2024

as Patti LaBelle (voice)

6.9
Acting

The residents of Springfield search for Christmas cheer.

The World According to Allee Willis

The World According to Allee Willis

2024

as Self

Acting

Take one look at award-winning songwriter / artist Allee Willis and you see someone unafraid to be themselves. Dressed in a cacophony of prints and co...

The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World

2023

as Self

Acting

In the 1960s, while America was in the throes of race riots, five people from diverse backgrounds came together in Philadelphia to create a new sound:...

Let the Canary Sing

Let the Canary Sing

2023

as Self

6.3
Acting

A chronicle of Cyndi Lauper's meteoric ascent to stardom and her profound impact on generations through her music, ever-evolving punk style, unwaverin...

National Memorial Day Concert

National Memorial Day Concert

2023

as Self

2.0
Acting

On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for one of PBS' highest-rated programs. This multi-award-winning television eve...

A New Orleans Noel

A New Orleans Noel

2022

as Loretta Brown

7.1
Acting

Grace and Anthony, who despite having gone to college to study architecture together, are too different. But, when they're both hired to work on the h...

Soul of a Nation Presents: Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration

Soul of a Nation Presents: Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration

2022

as Self

Acting

The special brings together a mix of live performances and conversations with some of music’s biggest stars to highlight the contributions of Black Am...

A Family Christmas Gift

A Family Christmas Gift

2019

as Dora

6.2
Acting

When Amber spends the holidays with her Aunt Dora and helps plan a fundraising Christmas Concert, it brings Amber closer to her aunt and a new love in...

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"

2019

as Self - Performer

6.1
Acting

Live performances of classic holiday-themed episodes from Norman Lear's hit shows "All in the Family" and "Good Times."

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2019

as Self

9.3
Acting

C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, ...

The Apollo

The Apollo

2019

as Self

6.5
Acting

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

Christmas Everlasting

Christmas Everlasting

2018

as Mrs. Swinson

5.9
Acting

Christmas is fast approaching and years of long workdays employed at New York’s top corporate law firm are about to pay off now that Lucy Toomey will ...

Mr. SOUL!

Mr. SOUL!

2018

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars...

VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night

VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night

2016

as Self

Acting

VH1’s beloved Divas franchise made its return after a four-year hiatus with a holiday spin. The Unsilent Night special, airing on December 5, 2016, br...

National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony

National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony

2016

as Self

5.5
Acting

The grand opening dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

A Tale of James Brown

A Tale of James Brown

2016

as Self

Acting

Comedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas 2006...

Six by Sondheim

Six by Sondheim

2013

as Self (archive footage)

7.1
Acting

This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.

Mama, I Want to Sing!

Mama, I Want to Sing!

2011

as Sister Carrie

6.6
Acting

Preacher's daughter Amara Winter sings in the church choir before being discovered by a well-established musician. She soon rises to international fam...

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

2010

as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)

Acting

A look back at 40 years of Seasame Street.

Semi-Pro

Semi-Pro

2008

as Jackie's Mom

5.7
Acting

Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the worst team ...

Cover

Cover

2007

as Mrs. Persons

5.2
Acting

When someone is murdered on New Year's Eve, the prime suspect is Valerie Maas, a church-going home-maker whose life unravels when she discovers that h...

Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy

Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy

2006

as Moneisha

5.4
Acting

A young woman tries to keep a positive attitude while battling breast cancer.

Idlewild

Idlewild

2006

as The Real Angel Davenport

5.7
Acting

A reticent piano player Percival, along with Rooster, his flamboyant lead performer and manager, struggle to keep their speakeasy, in the Prohibition-...

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

2006

as Self

Acting

Just seven years after wrapping up one of rock's first farewell tours, The Who returned to the stage in 1989 with another first: the classic album sho...

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

2005

as The Acid Queen

7.0
Acting

Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-The Who. Disc one features a live rendition of thei...

Preaching to the Choir

Preaching to the Choir

2005

as Sister Jasmine

Acting

Estranged since the death of their parents years ago, twin brothers Teshawn and Wesley Tucker have taken radically different paths in life. Wes has be...

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

2005

as Self

Acting

This concert film was created for the London premiére launch of Live Aid on dvd in November 2004. It contains selected highlights of the marathon fund...

Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

2005

as Self

Acting

On the road documentary with Prince and the New Power Generation during their 2004 Musicology tour from the west coast Los Angeles' House of Blues to ...

Live Aid

Live Aid

2004

as Self

9.2
Acting

4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. Th...

VH1 Divas 2004

VH1 Divas 2004

2004

as Self

Acting

VH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live from the MGM Grand Las Vegas on April 18, 2004. The show marks the firs...

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004

as Self

Acting

Come one, come all for Sesame Street's 35th anniversary musical gathering! Is there one song the whole world can sing together? Find out when Super Gr...

Celia Cruz | ¡Azúcar!

Celia Cruz | ¡Azúcar!

2004

as Self

5.3
Acting

Hosted by Pop and Latin singing sensations Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony, this all-star tribute honors the undisputed Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, an...

Britney Spears: In the Zone

Britney Spears: In the Zone

2003

as Self (archive footage)

7.8
Acting

Live concert special that aired on ABC.

Sylvester: Mighty Real

2002

as Self

Acting

A short documentary about the Disco legend Sylvester. Sylvester James began as a child gospel singer and sashayed past barriers of race and sexual ide...

The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

2002

as Self

10.0
Acting

Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor Dayne, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Roberta Flack, ...

Santa, Baby!

Santa, Baby!

2001

as Melody Songbird (voice)

3.8
Acting

Songwriter Noel is struggling to write a hit song, and so he takes his frustrations out on his family. His daughter Dakota is granted one wih for doin...

Michael McDonald: A Gathering of Friends

2001

as Self

Acting

Filmed at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, friends and admirers of Michael McDonald came together to pay homage to the man and his music. No stranger t...

Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales

Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales

1999

as Self

7.3
Acting

Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd's bestselling children's book headlines this winning 25-minute collection of sleepytime tales from HBO. Susan Sar...

Patti Labelle | Live One Night Only

Patti Labelle | Live One Night Only

1998

as Self

8.0
Acting

Live! One Night Only is a live album by Patti LaBelle, released in September 1998 through the record label MCA. The album earned LaBelle the Grammy Aw...

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life

1997

as Self

7.3
Acting

A special celebrating Elizabeth Taylor's 65th birthday featuring never-before-seen footage of her life and career.

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

1995

as Self - Performer

Acting

'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sin...

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

1995

as Self

10.0
Acting

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

1995

as Self

Acting

In commemoration of the 100th birthday of lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, performers present classic Hammerstein songs.

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary....

Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

1994

Acting

Prostrate probing interviews! Live action murder! Naked people! Tired death-rockers! And more! Much more!!

For Our Children

For Our Children

1993

as Self

7.0
Acting

Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.

Fire and Rain

Fire and Rain

1990

as Lucille Jacobson

5.8
Acting

This movie is based on the actual events on the tragic day of August 2nd, 1985. Delta Airlines flight 191 en route to Los Angeles Via Dallas Ft Worth ...

Parker Kane

Parker Kane

1990

as Cartier

4.2
Acting

Parker Kane is a former Police Detective turned Private Investigator. When close friend Joey is murdered, leaving behind a briefcase full of money, Ka...

Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III

1990

as Self

4.0
Acting

A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

1990

as Self

10.0
Acting

A television special broadcast on PBS in honor of composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist Joe Raposo after he passed away.

The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider

The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider

1990

as Miss Widow (voice)

Acting

I.B. Spider is a puny student at Spider Junior High whose bravery and endurance is put to the test when scaling a water spout.

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

1989

as The Acid Queen

8.0
Acting

This live rendition of The Who’s full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy was performed live in 1989 at The Universal Amphitheatre in L...

Sing

Sing

1989

as Mrs. DeVere

4.8
Acting

When a volatile young street tough with a talent for singing and dancing is tapped by the high school music teacher to lead the upcoming senior "Sing,...

Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special

Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special

1988

as Self

6.0
Acting

The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!

Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

1987

as Self

5.7
Acting

A TV special on the 100th anniversary of the birth of film.

Unnatural Causes

Unnatural Causes

1986

as Jeanette Thompson

6.8
Acting

Frank Coleman is a Vietnam veteran dying from cancer brought on by exposure to the defoliant chemical Agent Orange which he turns to Maude DeVictor, a...

Sisters In The Name of Love

Sisters In The Name of Love

1986

as Self

Acting

Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, and Patti LaBelle share the stage.

Patti Labelle | Look To The Rainbow Tour

Patti Labelle | Look To The Rainbow Tour

1986

as Self

Acting

Patti Labelle In Concert Look To The Rainbow Tour 1986 1. The Spirits In It 2. I'm In Love Again 3. Joy To Have Your Love 4. Come What May 5. T...

Musical Comedy Tonight III

Musical Comedy Tonight III

1985

Acting

Sylvia Fine hosts this musical show featuring some great American singing and dancing stars, featuring music by Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart, Berlin and K...

All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular

1985

as Self

Acting

A fictional news show hosted by Hervé Villechaize is hijacked by wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, and clips from CBS's 1985 Saturday morning lineup are sho...

Live Aid

Live Aid

1985

as Self

7.9
Acting

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United State...

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985

as Self

8.0
Acting

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was t...

Beverly Hills Cop

Beverly Hills Cop

1984

Songs

7.2

Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend is murdered, ...

A Soldier's Story

A Soldier's Story

1984

as Big Mary

6.8
Acting

In a rural town in Louisiana, a black Master Sergeant is found shot to death just outside the local Army Base. Military lawyer, Captain Davenport—also...

Working

Working

1982

as Cleaning Woman

4.3
Acting

This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a s...

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

1977

as Self - Performer

Acting

Train wreck, some might call it a TV special, proving that not everything was better in the good old days. That includes Rolling Stone Magazine.

Patti Labelle | Live In New York

Patti Labelle | Live In New York

N/A

as Self

Acting

No one artist packs more energy into a performance than soul queen Patti LaBelle. Here captured on DVD are 100 minutes of pure Patti performing her b...

Denyce Graves | Breaking the Rules

Denyce Graves | Breaking the Rules

N/A

as Self

Acting

Performance by American Mezzo Soprano Denyce Graves. Recorded in June, 2003, at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia and broadcast ...