Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

1963-08-09 Newark, New Jersey, USA 77 Credits

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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

BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions

2025

as Self (archive footage)

6.2
Acting

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)

Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)

2024

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

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

Whitney Houston Born to Sing

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

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

I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston

2023

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

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

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

2022

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022

as Self (archive footage)

8.2
Acting

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

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

2022

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

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

Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20

2022

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

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

George Michael: Freedom Uncut

2022

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
Acting

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

Whitney, a Look Back

2022

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

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

You're Watching Video Music Box

2021

as Self (archive footage)

6.4
Acting

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

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

2021

as Self (archive footage)

6.5
Acting

The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.

Fame Kills: Whitney Houston

Fame Kills: Whitney Houston

2021

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

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

Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All

2021

as Self (archive footage)

8.7
Acting

An in-depth look at the parallel lives of renowned singer Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina.

Whitney Houston: As I Am

Whitney Houston: As I Am

2021

as Herself

8.0
Acting

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

Whitney Houston at the BBC

2021

Acting

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

90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline

2019

as Self (archive footage)

4.9
Acting

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

Whitney

2018

as Self (archive footage)

7.4
Acting

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

Whitney Houston: Close Up

2018

as Self

Acting

Whitney documentary directed by Rudi Dolezal.

Whitney: The Last Great Diva

Whitney: The Last Great Diva

2018

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

A documentary on the life and work of Whitney Houston.

Whitney: Can I Be Me

Whitney: Can I Be Me

2017

as Self (archive footage)

6.5
Acting

The life and tragic death of Whitney Houston.

Freedom : La Story de George Michael

Freedom : La Story de George Michael

2016

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

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)

Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)

2016

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

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

Night Flight: Born Again

2016

as Self

Acting

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

Four Falls of Buffalo

2015

as Self (archive footage)

7.7
Acting

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

Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances

2014

as Herself

8.0
Acting

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

The Houstons Remember Whitney

2012

as Herself

Acting

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

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody

2012

as Vocals

4.0
Acting

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

Sparkle

2012

as Emma

6.2
Acting

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

Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You

2012

as Self (archive footage)

7.5
Acting

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

Whitney Houston - The Greatest Love Of All

2012

as Self

Acting

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

Always Whitney Houston

2012

as Self (archive footage)

9.0
Acting

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

Whitney Houston: The Woman Behind the Voice

2012

as Self

Acting

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

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

2011

as Self

7.9
Acting

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

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

2009

as Self (archive footage)

Acting
George Michael - Twenty Five

George Michael - Twenty Five

2006

as Self

7.3
Acting

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

The Cheetah Girls 2

2006

Executive Producer

6.3
Producing

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)

WHITNEY HOUSTON - Live (Norfolk - USA)

2005

Acting

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

Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol3

2004

as self

7.0
Acting
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

2004

Producer

6.7
Producing

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

Nora's Hair Salon

2004

as Herself

7.8
Acting

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

The Cheetah Girls

2003

Executive Producer

6.0
Producing

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

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

2003

Acting

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

VH1: Divas Las Vegas

2002

as Self - Performer

6.0
Acting

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

It's Black Entertainment

2002

as Self

8.0
Acting

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

A New Princess

2001

as Self

8.0
Acting

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

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

2001

as Self

8.0
Acting

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

The Princess Diaries

2001

Producer

7.0
Producing

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

Whitney Houston - The Ultimate Collection

2000

8.0
Acting

The Ultimate Collection is a Whitney Houston greatest hits collection.

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

2000

as Self

6.2
Acting

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

Whitney Houston: The Greatest Hits

2000

as Herself

6.5
Acting

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

VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music

1999

as Self - Performer

6.3
Acting

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

6.8
Acting

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

The Prince of Egypt

1998

as The Balladeer (voice) (uncredited)

7.3
Acting

The strong bond between two brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.

Cinderella

Cinderella

1997

as Fairy Godmother

6.5
Acting

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

Cinderella

1997

Presenter, Executive Producer

6.5
Producing

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

Acting

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.

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.

1997

as Self

Acting

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.

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.

1997

Executive Producer

Producing

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

The Preacher's Wife

1996

as Julia Biggs

5.8
Acting

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

Waiting to Exhale

1995

as Savannah

6.3
Acting

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

Whitney Houston Live à Brunei

1995

as self

7.0
Acting
Whitney Houston Live à Brunei

Whitney Houston Live à Brunei

1995

Director

7.0
Directing
Whitney Houston Live in Johannesburg 1994

Whitney Houston Live in Johannesburg 1994

1994

Acting

Her televised HBO special from South Africa 1994.

The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

1992

as Rachel Marron

6.7
Acting

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

The Bodyguard

1992

Theme Song Performance

6.7

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

Whitney Houston: This is My Life

1992

as Herself

6.0
Acting

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

Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston

1991

as Self

8.0
Acting

The first ever solo televised concert and video by American singer Whitney Houston.

Whitney Houston: Live in Concert

Whitney Houston: Live in Concert

1991

as Herself

7.5
Acting

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

Whitney Houston - Live in Japan

1991

as Herself

Acting

Whitney Houston performing live at the Yokohama Arena in 1991

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

1990

as Self

8.8
Acting

Celebrating Sammy Davis Jr 's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical,comic and dancing performers.

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

1988

as Self

Acting

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

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert

1988

as Self

10.0
Acting

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

Superstars and their Moms

1987

as Self

10.0
Acting

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

Barbra Streisand: One Voice

1986

as Self (Interviewee)

7.6
Acting

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

Women in Rock

1986

as Self

Acting

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

Whitney Houston: Live in Rio

N/A

as Self

Acting

Her iconic "Hollywood Rocks" performance in Brazil.