Gladys Knight

Summary

Gladys Knight is a human^[1]. Her place of birth was Atlanta^[2]. She was born on May 28, 1944^[3]. She worked as a singer^[4], actor^[5], composer^[6], television actor^[7], and film actor^[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Atlanta^[2], Gladys Knight…
• Gladys Knight was born on May 28, 1944^[3].
• Gladys Knight held citizenship in United States^[10].
• English was Gladys Knight's native language^[11].
• Gladys Knight is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[12].
• Gladys Knight's professions included singer^[4].
• Gladys Knight worked as an actor^[5].
• Gladys Knight worked as a composer^[6].
• Gladys Knight worked as a television actor^[7].
• Gladys Knight worked as a film actor^[8].
• Gladys Knight received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[13].
• Gladys Knight received the Kennedy Center Honors^[14].
• Gladys Knight received the National Medal of Arts^[15].
• Gladys Knight was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha^[16].
• Gladys Knight was a member of Gladys Knight & the Pips^[17].
• Gladys Knight's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints^[18].
• Gladys Knight is recorded as female^[19].
• Gladys Knight's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Gladys Knight's genre is soul^[21].
• Gladys Knight's genre is rhythm and blues^[22].
• Gladys Knight's record label is recorded as Motown^[23].
• Gladys Knight's record label is recorded as Columbia Records^[24].
• Gladys Knight's record label is recorded as MCA Records^[25].
• Gladys Knight's discography is recorded as Gladys Knight discography^[26].
• Gladys Knight's Commons category is recorded as Gladys Knight^[27].

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Origins and Family

Gladys Knight's place of birth was Atlanta^[2]. She was born on May 28, 1944^[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[12]. English was her native language^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer^[4], actor^[5], composer^[6], television actor^[7], and film actor^[8].

Recognition

Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[13], a commemorative plaque^[28], in United States^[29]; Kennedy Center Honors^[14], an award^[30], in United States^[31], founded in 1978^[32]; and National Medal of Arts^[15], a medallion^[33], in United States^[34], founded in 1984^[35].

Personal Life

Gladys Knight's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints^[18].

Why It Matters

Gladys Knight has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

She has been cited as an influence by Maxine Jones^[37], a singer^[38], b. 1962^[39], of United States^[40].

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 singer^[4], actor^[5], composer^[6], television actor^[7], and film actor^[8].

What awards did Gladys Knight receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[13], Kennedy Center Honors^[14], and National Medal of Arts^[15].

Who did Gladys Knight influence?

Gladys Knight has been cited as an influence by Maxine Jones^[37].