Jackie Richardson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jackie Richardson
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Richardson in 2012
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| Background information | |
| Born | January 4, 1947 Donora, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Vocal jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Associated acts | The Tiaras |
Jackie Richardson (born January 4, 1947) is a talented Canadian singer and actress. She is known for her roles in TV shows like The Doodlebops and Catwalk. On Catwalk, she played the grandmother to a character named Atlas. Jackie Richardson has also appeared in many films and stage musicals.
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Early Life and Moving to Canada
Jackie Richardson was born in Donora, Pennsylvania, in 1947. Her family moved to Toronto, Canada, in 1954 when she was young.
A Career in Music and Acting
Jackie Richardson began her career in the 1960s. She was part of a girl group from Toronto called The Tiaras. Other members included Brenda Russell, Arlene Trotman, and Colina Phillips.
Awards and Recognitions
Jackie Richardson is a very successful performer. She has been nominated three times for the Canadian Screen Awards' Gemini Award. This award celebrates great achievements in Canadian television. She won a Gemini Award for her amazing acting in The Gospel According to the Blues.
In 2003, she was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. This award celebrates the achievements of people of color in entertainment. Jackie Richardson also won a Dora Award in 2004 for her role in the musical Cookin' at the Cookery. The Dora Awards celebrate excellence in Toronto theatre.
Notable Projects
Jackie Richardson has been in many popular projects. These include the movie 3 Men and a Baby and the TV series Hey Lady!. She also starred in a musical called Big Mama! The Willie Mae Thornton Story. This show was created especially for her. She performed in it in 1999 and again in 2012. In 2017, she received the Martin Luther King Jr. Achievement Award. This award recognized her important work in theatre and music.
Personal Life
Jackie Richardson's daughter, Kim Richardson, is also a singer. They both share a love for music!
Images for kids
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Jackie Richardson in February, 2012
