Gladys Knight - Actor Profile

Gladys Knight

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
45Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 28, 1944
Birth Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Gladys Knight Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gladys Knight reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gladys Knight's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Gladys Knight's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gladys Knight Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gladys Knight's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 (1973) movie poster
★9.0

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973: The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973

1973•Music
★8.5
Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only (2001) movie poster
★8.5

Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only: On this unique DVD Tom Jones sings duets with some of the greatest stars of the music world, including Tina Turner, Dust

Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only

2001•Music
★8.0
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary (1977) movie poster
★8.0

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary: Train wreck, some might call it a TV special, proving that not everything was better in the good old days. That includes

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

1977•Music
★8.0
Black Woodstock (1969) movie poster
★8.0

Black Woodstock: The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan,

Black Woodstock

1969•Music
★8.0
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001) movie poster
★8.0

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration: The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on S

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

2001•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Gladys Knight has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 A Motown Christmas Self Flop Similar →
2024 A Little Women's Christmas Bertie Henderson Average Similar →
2024 American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special Self Flop Similar →
2024 Gladys Knight at the BBC Self Hit Similar →
2023 Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2022 I'm Glad It's Christmas Cora Ross Average Similar →
2021 Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over Self Hit Similar →
2021 Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Self - Musician Super Hit Similar →
2021 Coming 2 America Gladys Knight Average Similar →
2019 The Apollo Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2018 Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones Self Hit Similar →
2018 Mr. SOUL! Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2016 Almost Christmas Dorothy Average Similar →
2015 Queens of Soul at the BBC Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2014 Seasons of Love Ms. Angie Flop Similar →
2010 …Sings Neil Diamond Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2009 I Can Do Bad All By Myself Wilma Average Similar →
2007 Classic Soul at the BBC Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2006 Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen Candie (voice) Average Similar →
2006 Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests Self Hit Similar →
2006 Unbeatable Harold Phyllis Flop Similar →
2004 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Original Up-Town Divas Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2004 VH1 Divas 2004 Self Flop Similar →
2003 Hollywood Homicide Olivia Robidoux Flop Similar →
2003 Ladies Night - Most Famous Hits Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2001 Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only Self Super Hit Similar →
1996 Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony Self Flop Similar →
1993 Twenty Bucks Mrs. McCormac Average Similar →
1993 Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah Self Hit Similar →
1990 Night of 100 Stars III Self Flop Similar →
1988 Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie Self Average Similar →
1987 Desperado Mona Lisa Flop Similar →
1986 Sisters In The Name of Love Self Flop Similar →
1986 Women in Rock Self Flop Similar →
1980 The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's Self Flop Similar →
1978 Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic Self Flop Similar →
1977 Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary Self - Performer Super Hit Similar →
1977 The George Burns One-Man Show Self Flop Similar →
1976 Pipe Dreams Maria Wilson Flop Similar →
1974 The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 Self Flop Similar →
1973 The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 Self Super Hit Similar →
1973 Save the Children Self Average Similar →
1969 Black Woodstock Self Super Hit Similar →

Gladys Knight - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gladys Knight?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gladys Knight is "The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Gladys Knight acted in?

Gladys Knight has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gladys Knight?

Other notable films include "Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only", "Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary", and "Black Woodstock".

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