Gladys Knight

Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author. She is best known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, for both the Motown and Buddah Records labels, with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips, the most famous incarnation of which also included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and her cousins Edward Patten and William Guest.... More

Date of birth:

  • May 28, 1944 (age 68 years)

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Also known as:

  • License to kill - Gladys Knight,
  • Gladys Knights,
  • Gladys Maria Knight,
  • Knight, Gladys

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Awards

Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance Winners

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  • 1977

Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actress Nominees

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