Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight
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Gladys Knight  American Singer
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Gladys Knight dating history

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Gladys Knight and William McDowell
William McDowell and Gladys Knight have been married for 22 years since 12th Apr 2001. view relationship

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Gladys Knight was previously married to Les Brown (1995 - 1997), Barry Hankerson (1974 - 1979) and James Newman (ex Spouse) (1960 - 1964).

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Gladys Knight is a 79 year old American Singer. Born Gladys Maria Knight on 17th May, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, she is famous for Gladys Knight & the Pips in a career that spans 1952–present and 1948–present. Her zodiac sign is Taurus.

Gladys Knight has been in an on-screen matchup with Tristan MacManus in Dancing with the Stars (2005).

Gladys Knight is a member of the following lists: Former Roman Catholics, American contraltos and American women singers.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married4 24 years, 2 months 11 years, 6 months 4 years
Total4 24 years, 2 months 11 years, 6 months 4 years

Details

First Name Gladys
Middle Name Maria
Last Name Knight
Full Name at Birth Gladys Maria Knight
Alternative Name The Empress of Soul
Birthday 17th May, 1944
Birthplace Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Height 5' 3½" (161 cm)
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Brown - Dark
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Sexuality Straight
Religion Mormon
Ethnicity Black
Nationality American
Occupation Text Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Businesswoman, Author
Occupation Singer
Claim to Fame Gladys Knight & the Pips
Music Genre (Text) Motown sound, R&B, Smooth Soul, Pop Soul, Soft Rock, Gospel, Funk, Doo-Wop, Boogie, Soul, Pop
Music Genre R&B
Year(s) Active 1953–present, 1952–present, 1948–present
Music Style Soul, Urban, Motown, Pop-Soul, Smooth Soul, Disco, Quiet Storm
Music Mood Elegant, Stylish, Intimate, Romantic, Earnest, Amiable/Good-Natured, Sensual, Exuberant, Poignant, Sweet, Sentimental, Passionate
Instrument Vocals
Instrument (text) Vocals, Piano
Record Label Vee-Jay, Motown, Buddah, Columbia, MCA, Verve
Associated Acts Gladys Knight & the Pips, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole

Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman. A seven-time Grammy Award-winner, Knight recorded hits through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her family group Gladys Knight & the Pips, which included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and cousins William Guest and Edward Patten.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Gladys Knight79 TaurusSinger
American
William McDowell-Relative
American
Les Brown79 AquariusTV Personality
American
Barry Hankerson78Music Producer
American
James Newman (ex Spouse)-Relative
American

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
JamesMale196262 years oldJames Newman (ex Spouse)
KenyaFemale196361 years oldJames Newman (ex Spouse)
JomoMale26th September, 196954 years oldBarry Hankerson

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
I'm Glad It's Christmas2022Cora LawsonTV Movie
Coming 2 America2021Gladys KnightMovie
Almost Christmas2016Shelter Director DorothyMovie
Star2016Gladys KnightTV Show
Empire2015Gladys KnightTV Show
Gladys Knight: Just a Little2015Gladys KnightMusic Video
Seasons of Love2014Ms. AngieTV Movie
The First Family2012Grandma CarolynTV Show
Hot in Cleveland2010Miss ShondaTV Show
Hawaii Five-02010Lou's MotherTV Show
I Can Do Bad All by Myself2009WilmaMovie
Unbeatable Harold2006PhyllisMovie
30 Rock2006Gladys KnightTV Show
House of Payne2006Gladys KnightTV Show
Gladys Knight: Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me2006Gladys KnightMusic Video
Hollywood Homicide2003Olivia RobidouxMovie
Las Vegas2003Gladys KnightTV Show
The Jamie Foxx Show1996Janice KingTV Show
Brandy Feat. Tamia, Gladys Knight & Chaka Khan: Missing You1996Gladys KnightMusic Video
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995ChocolateTV Show
JAG1995EttaTV Show
Gladys Knight: Next Time1995Gladys KnightMusic Video
Gladys Knight & Boyz II Men: End of the Road1995Gladys KnightMusic Video
New York Undercover1994NatalieTV Show
Gladys Knight: I Don't Want to Know1994Gladys KnightMusic Video
Twenty Bucks1993Mrs. McCormacMovie
Living Single1993Odelle JonesTV Show
Out All Night1992Gladys KnightTV Show
Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick & Patti LaBelle: Superwoman1991Gladys KnightMusic Video
Gladys Knight: Men1991Gladys KnightMusic Video
Baywatch1989Gladys KnightTV Show
Gladys Knight: Licence to Kill1989Gladys KnightMusic Video
Desperado1987Mona LisaTV Movie
Charlie & Co.1985Diana RichmondTV Show
Dionne Warwick Feat. Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder: That's What Friends Are For1985Gladys KnightMusic Video
CBS Schoolbreak Special1984Dr. Donna RobinsonTV Show
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Save the Overtime (For Me)1983Gladys KnightMusic Video
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Bourgie, Bourgie1980Gladys KnightMusic Video
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Taste of Bitter Love1980Gladys KnightMusic Video
Gladys Knight: Am I Too Late1979Gladys KnightMusic Video
Pipe Dreams1976Maria WilsonMovie
The Jeffersons1975Gladys KnightTV Show
The Rolf Harris Show1967TV Show
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janie nelums PhillipsJul 10, 2011

Is the song Till i see you again on u tube? That is my favorite of all time I sang that to my husband as he was leaving for Germany !28 rs ago

Nathaniel AskewJan 26, 2011

Looking for the song with the lyrics " I'm going to wait right here till I see you again"

NatalieMar 27, 2010

This song is on Gladys Knight gospel cd Many Different Roads.

Deborah EdwardsMar 15, 2010

I am looking for a gospel song that Gladys Knight sang. It starts: `Good Morning Heavenly Father`. Thank You!!


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