Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston biography

Whitney Houston was an American singer, actress, and film producer, born on 9 August 1963 in Newark, who died on 11 February 2012.

Whitney Houston's screen career began in 1984 with Gimme a Break!, playing Rita Lammar.

Whitney Houston appeared in 10 films and 4 television or streaming titles between 1984 and 2019.

Whitney Houston is remembered for I Wanna Dance with Somebody, How Will I Know, Saving All My Love for You, The Greatest Love of All.

Honours include Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, Grammy Awards and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Also known as

Whitney Elizabeth Houston

Born

9 August 1963

Died

11 February 2012 (aged 48)

Birthplace

Newark

Work

Singer, Actor, Film producer, Film actor, Record producer

Film industries

Hollywood and beyond

Years active

1977 to 2012

Known for

I Wanna Dance with Somebody, How Will I Know, Saving All My Love for You, The Greatest Love of All

Awards

• Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
• Grammy Awards
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Billboard Millennium Award
• New Jersey Hall of Fame
• NRJ Music Award for International Album of the Year