
Biography
Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holte, is an American singer, actress, and author who rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. The group later changed their name to Labelle and released the iconic disco hit “Lady Marmalade”, which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. LaBelle became a solo star in 1984 with the success of singles like “If Only You Knew” and “New Attitude”.
Acted in 37
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
A New Orleans Noel
Loretta Brown
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
A Family Christmas Gift
Dora
- 2018
Christmas Everlasting
Mrs. Swinson
- 2016
- 2015
- 2011
Mama, I Want to Sing!
Sister Carrie
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
Cover
Mrs. Persons
- 2006
Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy
Moneisha
Idlewild
The Real Angel Davenport
- 2005
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
The Acid Queen
Preaching to the Choir
Sister Jasmine
Hi-Jinks
TV
- 2003
- 2001
Santa, Baby!
Melody Songbird (voice)
1990s
- 1994
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
Movie
- 1993
- 1990
Fire and Rain
Lucille Jacobson
Parker Kane
Cartier
The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider
Miss Widow (voice)
1980s
- 1989
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
The Acid Queen
Sing
Mrs. DeVere
The Arsenio Hall Show
TV
- 1987
- 1986
Unnatural Causes
Jeanette Thompson
- 1985
Musical Comedy Tonight III
Movie
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Movie
- 1984
- 1982
Working
Cleaning Woman
Sound 3
1980s
- 1989
- 1984
Appearances79
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
National Memorial Day Concert
Self
- 2022
Soul of a Nation Presents: Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration
Self
- 2021
- 2020
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Self · 1 episode
2010s
- 2019
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Self - Performer
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
Mr. SOUL!
Self (archive footage)
- 2016
VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night
Self
National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony
Self
- 2015
- 2013
- 2011
- 2010
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Self
- 2006
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
Self
- 2005
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Self
- 2004
Live Aid
Self
VH1 Divas 2004
Self
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Self
Celia Cruz | ¡Azúcar!
Self
- 2003
Britney Spears: In the Zone
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Patti Labelle | Live One Night Only
Self
The Roseanne Show
Self - Guest · 1 episode
VH1 Divas
Self -Performer · 1 episode
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Self - Performer
Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II
Self
- 1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Self (archive footage)
- 1993
For Our Children
Self
- 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Self
1980s
- 1988
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
Self
- 1987
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
- 1986
Sisters In The Name of Love
Self
Patti Labelle | Look To The Rainbow Tour
Self
- 1985
Live Aid
Self
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
- 1980
1970s
- 1977
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Self - Performer
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
1960s
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 1 episode
- 1952
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Patti Labelle | Live In New York
Self
Denyce Graves | Breaking the Rules
Self