Patti LaBelle
Known for
Patti LaBelle is a screen veteran of the old school who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Whatever else appears, comedy runs right through the filmography. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. For much of the audience, Patti LaBelle is Jackie's Mom from 'Semi-Pro', whatever else the credits say. 'A Soldier's Story' is another title that gets mentioned.
Patti LaBelle
16 Movies
10 Series
Patti LaBelle is a screen veteran of the old school who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Whatever else appears, comedy runs right through the filmography. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. For much of the audience, Patti LaBelle is Jackie's Mom from 'Semi-Pro', whatever else the credits say. 'A Soldier's Story' is another title that gets mentioned.
Movies
Plays Jackie's Mom
Semi-Pro
2008
Plays Patti LaBelle (voice)
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
2024
Plays Big Mary
A Soldier's Story
1984
Plays The Real Angel Davenport
Idlewild
2006
Plays Mrs. Persons
Cover
2007
Plays Mrs. DeVere
Sing
1989
Plays Sister Carrie
Mama, I Want to Sing!
2011
Plays Cleaning Woman
Working
1982
TV Shows
Plays Adele Wayne
A Different World
1987
Plays Maxine Patterson
Greenleaf
2016
Plays Christine Brown
Star
2016
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Dora Ross
American Horror Story
2011
Plays Mother Williams
The Wonder Years
2021
Plays Patti LaBelle
The Nanny
1993
Plays Patti LaBelle
A Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
Plays Marilyn
The Neighborhood
2018
Plays Cleaning Woman
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
Full Filmography
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
Patti LaBelle (voice)
2024
Film
The Wonder Years
Mother Williams · 2 episodes
2023
TV
The Neighborhood
Marilyn · 1 episode
2021–2022
TV
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Patti LaBelle · 1 episode
2019
TV
Star
Christine Brown · 5 episodes
2018–2019
TV
Greenleaf
Maxine Patterson · 6 episodes
2018
TV
American Horror Story
Dora Ross · 4 episodes
2014
TV
Mama, I Want to Sing!
Sister Carrie
2011
Film
Semi-Pro
Jackie's Mom
2008
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Patti LaBelle and where are they from?
Patti LaBelle is 82 years old, born on May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Patti LaBelle?
Patti LaBelle is best known for roles in Semi-Pro, A Soldier's Story, The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful.
How many movies has Patti LaBelle been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1977), Patti LaBelle has appeared in 12 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Patti LaBelle's first movie?
The career of Patti LaBelle began with Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary (1977).
What is Patti LaBelle's most recent movie or series?
Patti LaBelle's most recent release is KPOPPED, which premiered on August 28, 2025.
What TV shows has Patti LaBelle appeared in?
On television, Patti LaBelle has appeared in American Horror Story, The Nanny, Empire, The Kominsky Method.
Patti LaBelle
1944-05-24 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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”.