Jennifer Holliday
Also known as: Jennifer-Yvette Holliday, Jennifer Yvette Holliday
Female
Born: October 19, 1960
Houston, Texas, USA
Roles
| Chicago Nov. 14, 1996 |
Matron "Mama" Morton | Performer
(Replacement) |
||
| Grease May 11, 1994 - Jan. 25, 1998 |
Teen Angel | Performer
(Replacement) |
||
| Dreamgirls Dec. 20, 1981 - Aug. 11, 1985 |
Effie Melody White | Performer
(Original) |
||
| Your Arms Too Short to Box with God Jun. 2, 1980 - Oct. 12, 1980 |
Performer
(Original) |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Dreamgirls | Winner |
| 1981 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Your Arms Too Short to Box with God | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Theatre World Award | Dreamgirls | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Actress in a Musical | Dreamgirls | Winner |