Gladys Knight
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Summary
Gladys Knight was born on May 28, 1944[1], in Atlanta[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], actor[4], composer[5], television actor[6], and film actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,782 views/month, #3,728 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Occupation: soul musician[12], musician[13]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14], Kennedy Center Honors[15], National Medal of Arts[16]
- Member of: Alpha Kappa Alpha[17], Gladys Knight & the Pips[18]
- Religion or worldview: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Genre: soul[21], rhythm and blues[22]
- Record label: Motown[23], Columbia Records[24], MCA Records[25]
- Discography: Gladys Knight discography[26]
- Commons category: Gladys Knight[27]
- Voice type: contralto[28]
- Family name: Knight[29]
- Given name: Gladys[30]
- Official website: http://gladysknight.com/[31]
- Instrument: voice[32]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[33], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Name in native language: Gladys Maria Knight[36]
- Start of work period: 1952[37]
Why It Matters
Gladys Knight has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
She has been cited as an influence by Maxine Jones[40], a singer[41], b. 1962[42], of United States[43].
FAQs
Where was Gladys Knight born?
Gladys Knight's place of birth was Atlanta[2].
What did Gladys Knight do for work?
Gladys Knight worked as a singer[3], actor[4], composer[5], television actor[6], and film actor[7].
What awards did Gladys Knight receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14], Kennedy Center Honors[15], and National Medal of Arts[16].
Who did Gladys Knight influence?
Gladys Knight has been cited as an influence by Maxine Jones[40].