Patti LaBelle

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Characters played by Patti LaBelle

The Real Angel Davenport — Idlewild (2006)

The Real Angel Davenport is the singer whose contract is taken and used by the performer who arrives at Church under the name Angel. Her displaced contract creates the identity deception at the center of Angel's introduction and allows the aspiring singer to obtain a chance to perform, become famous, and meet Percival.

Lucille Jacobson — Fire and Rain (1990)

Lucille Jacobson is a passenger on Flight 191 who is terrified of flying and especially fearful about landing in a storm. Her anxiety contrasts with the crew's apparent lack of concern as the plane approaches Dallas/Fort Worth in heavy rain, before the aircraft crashes short of the runway.

Moneisha — Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy (2006)

A prominent mentor figure and 'angel' played by Patti LaBelle, who delivers impactful advice and encouragement, likely helping Geralyn find strength and perspective during her darkest moments.

Loretta Brown — A New Orleans Noel (2022)

A New Orleans praline maker and head of the family whose home Grace is hired to redesign. She welcomes Grace warmly and recognizes the loneliness she carries after losing her parents. Loretta also refuses to give Anthony an easy version of her five-generation praline recipe, urging him to find his own way.

Career Overview

Patti LaBelle has 101 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently James Bond with 1 titles. Signature works include Patti Labelle | Live In New York, The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful, The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
101
Birth Date
1944-05-24
Birth Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q31013), public domain (CC0).