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...
Known For
Complete Filmography

The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
2024
as Patti LaBelle (voice)
The residents of Springfield search for Christmas cheer.

The World According to Allee Willis
2024
as Self
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
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
2023
as Self
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
2023
as Self
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
2022
as Loretta Brown
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
2022
as Self
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
2019
as Dora
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"
2019
as Self - Performer
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
2019
as Self
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
2019
as Self
The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

Christmas Everlasting
2018
as Mrs. Swinson
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!
2018
as Self (archive footage)
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
2016
as Self
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
2016
as Self
The grand opening dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

A Tale of James Brown
2016
as Self
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
2013
as Self (archive footage)
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!
2011
as Sister Carrie
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
2010
as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
A look back at 40 years of Seasame Street.

Semi-Pro
2008
as Jackie's Mom
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
2007
as Mrs. Persons
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
2006
as Moneisha
A young woman tries to keep a positive attitude while battling breast cancer.

Idlewild
2006
as The Real Angel Davenport
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
2006
as Self
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
2005
as The Acid Queen
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
2005
as Sister Jasmine
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
2005
as Self
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
2005
as Self
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
2004
as Self
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
2004
as Self
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?
2004
as Self
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!
2004
as Self
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
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Live concert special that aired on ABC.
Sylvester: Mighty Real
2002
as Self
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'
2002
as Self
Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor Dayne, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Roberta Flack, ...

Santa, Baby!
2001
as Melody Songbird (voice)
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
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
1999
as Self
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
1998
as Self
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
A special celebrating Elizabeth Taylor's 65th birthday featuring never-before-seen footage of her life and career.

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995
as Self - Performer
'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
1995
as Self
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
1995
as Self
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!
1994
as Self (archive footage)
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!
1994
Prostrate probing interviews! Live action murder! Naked people! Tired death-rockers! And more! Much more!!

For Our Children
1993
as Self
Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.

Fire and Rain
1990
as Lucille Jacobson
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
1990
as Cartier
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
1990
as Self
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
1990
as Self
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
1990
as Miss Widow (voice)
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
1989
as The Acid Queen
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
1989
as Mrs. DeVere
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
1988
as Self
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
1987
as Self
A TV special on the 100th anniversary of the birth of film.

Unnatural Causes
1986
as Jeanette Thompson
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
1986
as Self
Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, and Patti LaBelle share the stage.

Patti Labelle | Look To The Rainbow Tour
1986
as Self
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
1985
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
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
1985
as Self
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
1985
as Self
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
1984
Songs
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
1984
as Big Mary
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
1982
as Cleaning Woman
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
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
N/A
as Self
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
N/A
as Self
Performance by American Mezzo Soprano Denyce Graves. Recorded in June, 2003, at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia and broadcast ...