Cissy Houston

Cissy Houston

Deceased · Born: Sep 30, 1933 · Died: Oct 7, 2024

Known For

Whitney: Can I Be MeWhitney: Can I Be Me
WhitneyWhitney
The Preacher's WifeThe Preacher's Wife
God's Not Dead: A Light in DarknessGod's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness

Personal Details

BornSep 30, 1933 Newark, New Jersey, USA
Spouse

  • John Russell Houston Jr.

    ( May 1, 1964 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Frederick Garland

    ( Jun 1, 1955 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Dionne Warwick (Niece or Nephew)
  • Rayah Houston (Grandchild)
  • Dee Dee Warwick (Niece or Nephew)
  • David Elliott (Niece or Nephew)
  • Damon Elliott (Niece or Nephew)
  • Bobbi Kristina Brown (Grandchild)

Biography

Cissy Houston, a renowned American actress and producer, entered this world on September 30, 1933, in the bustling city of Newark, New Jersey, USA. Her impressive acting career spanned numerous decades, with notable roles in films such as A Time to Kill, released in 1996, The Preacher's Wife, also released in 1996, and Hoodlums, a 1980 film. Cissy Houston's personal life was marked by two marriages, first to John Russell Houston Jr. and later to Frederick Garland. Tragically, her life came to a close on October 7, 2024, in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey, USA.

Career

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2018
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness as Lead Choir Vocalist
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1996
The Preacher's Wife
The Preacher's Wife as Mrs. Havergal
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1994
The Vernon Johns Story
The Vernon Johns Story as Rose
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1985
Taking My Turn
Taking My Turn as Helen
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2021
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
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Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All
Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All
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2018
Whitney
Whitney
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2017
Whitney: Can I Be Me
Whitney: Can I Be Me
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2016
Bang! The Bert Berns Story
Bang! The Bert Berns Story
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2014
Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story
Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story
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1997
Classic Whitney
Classic Whitney
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1992
Whitney Houston: This is My Life
Whitney Houston: This is My Life
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1985
Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman
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1980
Hoodlums
Hoodlums