Biography
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012) was an American R&B/pop singer, actress, and former fashion model. Houston is the most awarded female artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010. Houston is also one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums and singles...
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BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Preeminent West African curator and scholar Funmilayo Akechukwu’s magnum opus, The Resonance Field, leads her to the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, draw...

Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)
2024
as Self (archive footage)
In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-aparthei...

Whitney Houston Born to Sing
2024
as Self (archive footage)
She was not the standard Jersey girl. Whitney Houston was best known by fans as 'The Voice' for her mezzo-soprano vocal range. Whitney's world was a r...

I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston
2023
as Self (archive footage)
The unmistakable voice of Whitney Houston is powerful and timeless. She reached the pinnacle of pop success becoming one of the most accomplished reco...

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking ...

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. ...

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and ...

Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20
2022
as Self (archive footage)
2022 marks the 25th anniversary of ABC airing Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” (1997), a revolutionary TV musical that embraced racial diversity i...

George Michael: Freedom Uncut
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Freedom Uncut chronicles the tumultuous — yet creatively fruitful — period of George Michael’s life and career following the release of his 1987 solo ...

Whitney, a Look Back
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The one-hour special will include lost performances and rare moments with Houston, alongside new interviews with those closest to her, including Dionn...

You're Watching Video Music Box
2021
as Self (archive footage)
The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z,...

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
2021
as Self (archive footage)
The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.

Fame Kills: Whitney Houston
2021
as Self (archive footage)
On Saturday February 11th, 2012, Whitney Houston checked into the Beverly Hilton Hotel, ahead of the Grammys. On Houston’s assistant’s return to the H...

Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All
2021
as Self (archive footage)
An in-depth look at the parallel lives of renowned singer Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina.

Whitney Houston: As I Am
2021
as Herself
Whitney Houston possessed a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and was commonly referred to as ‘The Voice’ in reference to her exceptional vocal talent. Her u...

Whitney Houston at the BBC
2021
A selection of songs by one of soul music's biggest-ever voices, illustrating why the world sat up and listened when Whitney Houston burst onto the sc...

90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline
2019
as Self (archive footage)
They're called the "vocal trinity": Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Céline Dion are the first divas of the pop era. But what defines a diva?

Whitney
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and inter...

Whitney Houston: Close Up
2018
as Self
Whitney documentary directed by Rudi Dolezal.

Whitney: The Last Great Diva
2018
as Self (archive footage)
A documentary on the life and work of Whitney Houston.

Whitney: Can I Be Me
2017
as Self (archive footage)
The life and tragic death of Whitney Houston.

Freedom : La Story de George Michael
2016
as Self (archive footage)
In 1982, the British singer had a dazzling success with the group Wham! alongside his friend Andrew Ridgeley. From "Club Tropicana" to "Careless Whisp...

Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) presents a dynamic checkerboard of moving image footage featuring African-American actors and singers f...

Night Flight: Born Again
2016
as Self
Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and Brooklyn Vegan named “the most consistently weird and...

Four Falls of Buffalo
2015
as Self (archive footage)
In 1989, the Buffalo Bills were a talented team full of big personalities, including future Hall-of-Famers Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas and ...

Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances
2014
as Herself
With a bold, confident voice that commanded listeners to take notice and a body of work boasting some of the most upbeat and romantic recordings of th...

The Houstons Remember Whitney
2012
as Herself
A one-hour special celebrating Whitney Houston's six-time Grammy-winning legacy, with never-before-seen footage from Whitney, including interviews, ex...

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
2012
as Vocals
01. I Wanna Dance With Somebody 02. All The Man That I Need 03. Revelation 04. How Will I Know 05. Anymore 06. Love Medley Didn`t We Almost Have...

Sparkle
2012
as Emma
Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daugh...

Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
2012
as Self (archive footage)
Famed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song, We Will Always Love You pays tribute to that magni...

Whitney Houston - The Greatest Love Of All
2012
as Self
In this film we pay tribute to one of the most gripping rags to riches stories ever told. Whitney Elizabeth Houston first showed the vocal range and s...

Always Whitney Houston
2012
as Self (archive footage)
The iconic powerhouse Whitney Houston is remembered beyond her death at age 48 by her peers for her legendary success in both music and film.

Whitney Houston: The Woman Behind the Voice
2012
as Self
Whitney Elizabeth Houston showed the vocal range and star quality that would soon make her a legend in the music world. Whitney Houston: The Woman Beh...

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
2011
as Self
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackso...

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009
as Self (archive footage)

George Michael - Twenty Five
2006
as Self
This set is a 25 year retrospective of Michael's career. Included are tracks with Wham!, Aretha Franklin, Sir Elton John, Mary J. Blige, and Whitney H...

The Cheetah Girls 2
2006
Executive Producer
Best friends Galleria, Chanel, Dorinda, and Aqua, A.K.A. the girl band "The Cheetahs," get the opportunity of a lifetime when they strut their way to ...

WHITNEY HOUSTON - Live (Norfolk - USA)
2005
Track Listing: 01 I Wanna Dance With Somebody 02 How Will I Know 03 Medley: A-Didn´T We Almost Have It All (Michael Masser/Will Jennings), B- A Hou...

Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol3
2004
as self

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
2004
Producer
Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Accompanied by her friend Lilly, Mia continues ...

Nora's Hair Salon
2004
as Herself
Welcome to Nora's Hair Salon. Leave your troubles outside and get set for neighborhood drama, juicy gossip, and the occasional knock-down, drag-out fi...

The Cheetah Girls
2003
Executive Producer
A four-member teen girl group named the Cheetah Girls go to a Manhattan High School for the Performing Arts and try to become the first freshmen to wi...

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! countdowns the greatest moments in the entertainment i...

VH1: Divas Las Vegas
2002
as Self - Performer
This concert DVD captures the 2002 VH1 Divas Las Vegas performance at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, the celebrity l...

It's Black Entertainment
2002
as Self
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Willi...

A New Princess
2001
as Self
A behind the scenes look at the making of the classic film, featuring royal interviews with both cast and crew.

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2001
as Self
The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September...

The Princess Diaries
2001
Producer
A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country becaus...

Whitney Houston - The Ultimate Collection
2000
The Ultimate Collection is a Whitney Houston greatest hits collection.

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
2000
as Self
Arista's greatest recording artists of the last 25 years gather for this May 15th concert in honor of the record label's 25th anniversary. The highly ...

Whitney Houston: The Greatest Hits
2000
as Herself
This collection includes Whitney's 1985 television debut, live performances from around the world, rarely sen behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive int...

VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music
1999
as Self - Performer
In 1999, VH1 brought together on one stage high-powered divas like Tina Turner, Cher, and Whitney Houston along with divas in training Leann Rimes, Br...
Heartbreak Hotel
1999
as Whitney Houston
This video features Faith Evans and Kelly Price. The amazing Whitney Houston is shown in full diva mode throughout the video, wearing a giant white fu...

The Prince of Egypt
1998
as The Balladeer (voice) (uncredited)
The strong bond between two brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.

Cinderella
1997
as Fairy Godmother
Cinderella chafes under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters, until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one u...

Cinderella
1997
Presenter, Executive Producer
Cinderella chafes under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters, until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one u...
Scratch the Surface
1997
as Self
What you see on the magazine covers and on catwalks around the world is far from the whole story; indeed, it is far from the truth. In this captivatin...

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.
1997
as Self
In this HBO Special, Whitney Houston shows off her chops, demonstrating why she earned the name "The Voice" by soaring to amazing heights, and invites...

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.
1997
Executive Producer
In this HBO Special, Whitney Houston shows off her chops, demonstrating why she earned the name "The Voice" by soaring to amazing heights, and invites...

The Preacher's Wife
1996
as Julia Biggs
Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived nei...

Waiting to Exhale
1995
as Savannah
Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar l...

Whitney Houston Live à Brunei
1995
as self

Whitney Houston Live à Brunei
1995
Director

Whitney Houston Live in Johannesburg 1994
1994
Her televised HBO special from South Africa 1994.

The Bodyguard
1992
as Rachel Marron
A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bod...

The Bodyguard
1992
Theme Song Performance
A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bod...

Whitney Houston: This is My Life
1992
as Herself
Performing live on her European tour and on location with Kevin Costner, an inside look at the many sides of Whitney.

Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston
1991
as Self
The first ever solo televised concert and video by American singer Whitney Houston.

Whitney Houston: Live in Concert
1991
as Herself
Pop sensation Whitney Houston captured live in concert in 1991. Amongst the hits performed are 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' and 'Saving All My Love F...

Whitney Houston - Live in Japan
1991
as Herself
Whitney Houston performing live at the Yokohama Arena in 1991
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
1990
as Self
Celebrating Sammy Davis Jr 's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical,comic and dancing performers.

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
1988
as Self
Aretha Franklin's recording career is examined through archival footage and interviews with family and prominent figures within the music industry.

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
1988
as Self
There was a time when the biggest names in pop music believed they could change the world for the better. Faced with the intolerance and excesses of t...

Superstars and their Moms
1987
as Self
Mother's Day special in which celebrities appear with their mothers to relate incidents from their pasts, inspired by the book "Star Mothers" by Georg...

Barbra Streisand: One Voice
1986
as Self (Interviewee)
Originally broadcast as an exclusive special on HBO, Barbra Streisand launched her September 6, 1986 concert One Voice, in part, as a protest against ...

Women in Rock
1986
as Self
All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare ...

Whitney Houston: Live in Rio
N/A
as Self
Her iconic "Hollywood Rocks" performance in Brazil.