Whitney Houston: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | Whitney Elizabeth Houston |
|---|---|
| Born | August 9, 1963 • Newark • New Jersey |
| Died | February 11, 2012 (aged 48) • Beverly Hills • California |
| Awards And Honors | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2020) • Grammy Award (1999) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1985) • Emmy Award (1986): Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program • Grammy Award (2000): Best Female R&B Vocal Performance • Grammy Award (1994): Record of the Year • Grammy Award (1994): Album of the Year • Grammy Award (1994): Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female • Grammy Award (1988): Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female • Grammy Award (1986): Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female |
| Married To | Bobby Brown (1992–2007) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "As the World Turns" (1984) • "Gimme a Break!" (1984) • "Silver Spoons" (1985) • "Waiting to Exhale" (1995) • "The Preacher's Wife" (1996) • "The Bodyguard" (1992) • "The Wonderful World of Disney" (1997) • "Sparkle" (2012) |
| Albums | "My Love Is Your Love" (1998) • "One Wish: The Holiday Album" (2003) • "Whitney Houston" (1985) • "I Will Always Love You: The Whitney Houston Story" (1996) • "I'm Your Baby Tonight" (1990) • "Just Whitney" (2002) • "Whitney" (1987) • "I Look to You" (2009) • "The Bodyguard [Original Soundtrack]" (1992) |
Top Questions
When was Whitney Houston born?
Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963.
Is Whitney Houston married?
Bobby Brown (1992–2007)
Where was Whitney Houston born?
Whitney Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
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