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Patti Austin

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One would be surprised if singer-composer Patti Austin did not have talent, given her impressive musical pedigree and early exposure to some of the most trend-setting artists of the twentieth century. Born to musician parents Gordon and Edna Austin, Patti Austin made her stage debut at Harlem's famous Apollo Theatre at the age of three with her famous Godmother Dinah Washington... See full bio »

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2003 Six Feet Under (TV series)
– The Opening (2003) ("Our Love is Here to Stay")
 
1993 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
– Episode dated 7 December 1993 (1993) (performer: "Oh, How Precious")
 
1992 Freddie as F.R.O.7. (performer: "Keep Your Dreams Alive")
 
1990 The 62nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (performer: "The Girl Who Used to Be Me")
 
1989 Shirley Valentine (performer: "THE GIRL WHO USED TO BE ME")
 
1987 Cross My Heart (performer: "Hot in the Flames of Love")
 
1987 Shades of Love: Lilac Dream (video) (performer: "Baby, Come to Me")
 
1984 Hot Dog... The Movie (performer: "Do You Love Me?")
 
1983 Two of a Kind (performer: "It's Gonna Be Special")
 
1983 The 55th Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (performer: "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?")
 
1982 Best Friends (performer: "How Do You Keep The Music Playing?", "Think About Love")
 
1970 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
– Episode dated 16 April 1970 (1970) (performer: "Let the Sun Shine In" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowActress (7 titles)
2012 Magic City (TV series)
Ella Fitzgerald
– The Year of the Fin (2012) … Ella Fitzgerald
 
1999 For Your Love (TV series)
Mona, Malena's Mother
– Mother Load (1999) … Mona, Malena's Mother
 
1993 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV series)
Patti
– The Unteachables (1993) … Patti
– How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1993) … Patti
 
1988 Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Millie
 
1985 Suburban Beat (TV movie)
Rosemary
 
1980 One Trick Pony
Back-up Singer
 
1978 The Wiz
The Wiz Singers Children's Choir (voice) (uncredited) / The Wiz Singers Adult Choir (voice) (uncredited)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (2 titles)
1978 The Wiz (choral coordinator - uncredited)
 
1977 Pumping Iron (documentary) (singer: backup vocals)
 
Show ShowSelf (35 titles)
2013 Power of Love: Quincy Jones & Sir Michael Caine's 80th Birthday Celebration (TV movie)
Herself
 
2013 Twenty Feet from Stardom (documentary)
Herself
 
2010 Diane Warren: Love Songs (TV movie)
Herself - Singer
 
2008-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 February 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 4 March 2009 (2009) … Herself
– Episode dated 4 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2009 Larry King Live (TV series)
Herself
– Inside the Memorial (2009) … Herself
 
2008 The Florence Henderson Show (TV series)
Herself
– John O'Hurley/Susan Olsen/Patti Austin (2008) … Herself
 
2008 The 50th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1987-2007 Great Performances (TV series)
Herself
– We Love Ella! A Tribute to the First Lady of Song (2007) … Herself
– The Music Makers: An ASCAP Celebration of American Music at Wolf Trap (1987) … Herself
– Broadway Sings: The Music of Jule Styne (1987) … Herself
 
2004 Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 28 March 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 27 March 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 26 March 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 25 March 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 24 March 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 Pyramid (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 February 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2001 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV special)
Herself
 
1999 Jackie's Back! (TV movie)
Herself (Gospel Singer at Peaches' Funeral
 
1999 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 17 February 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
1998 Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1994 The Essence Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1990-1993 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 December 1993 (1993) … Herself
– Episode dated 27 March 1990 (1990) … Herself
 
1993 John & Leeza from Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.6 (1993) … Herself
 
1993 The 35th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1992 In a New Light: A Call to Action in the War Against AIDS (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1992 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Herself - Guest
– Tony Terry/Patti Austin/D-Nice (1992) … Herself - Guest
 
1991 Victory & Valor: Special Olympics World Games (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1990 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 May 1990 (1990) … Herself
 
1990 Today (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 April 1990 (1990) … Herself
 
1990 The 62nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Performer: 'The Girl Who Used to Be Me'
 
1989 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 10 March 1989 (1989) … Herself
 
1989 Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special (TV movie)
Herself
 
1988 Solid Gold (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #8.38 (1988) … Herself
 
1986 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #29.44 (1986) … Herself
 
1983 The 55th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Performer
 
1983 The 10th Annual American Music Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1971 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 31 May 1971 (1971) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 March 1971 (1971) … Herself
 
1970 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #3.19 (1970) … Herself
 
1970 It's Your Thing (documentary)
Herself
 
1970 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 16 April 1970 (1970) … Herself
 
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Height:

5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Her godfather is Quincy Jones. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo