
Acting
Aaliyah
Born — Died
1979-01-16 — 2001-08-25
Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
17 titles
Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop," she is credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop. Aaliyah's accolades include three American Music Awards and two MTV VMAs, along with five Grammy Award nominations. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Detroit, she first gained recognition at the age of 10, when she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At the age of 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who be…
Known for
5.3Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
7.1An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
The Oscars
1953
7.3New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.
New York Undercover
1994
7.7A zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.
All That
1994
6.0The Word was a 1990s Channel 4 television programme in the United Kingdom. The show pushed forward the boundaries of youth TV, always coming close to going too far.
The Word
1990
6.3Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead... or worse!
Romeo Must Die
2000
Film credits
2000s · 6 titles
6.3Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead... or worse!
Romeo Must Die
2000
6.1Vampire Lestat awakens from his slumber and becomes a rock star. But chaos strikes when his music awakens Akasha, the vampire queen, who may not rest until she makes Lestat her new king.
Queen of the Damned
2002
7.0Pop artist Janet Jackson was selected as MTV's inaugural Icon, in an event held in Los Angeles. The ceremony was attended by several artists singing Janet's songs, cebebrities presenting the special and was finished by Janet singing her hit single "All For You".
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
2001
7.5Collection of video clips including songs by Snoop Dogg, Goldfrapp, Beyoncé and Foxy Brown.
Maxim: Hot Clips 2
2004
NRWhen a 2001 plane crash claimed the life of 22-year-old rhythm-and-blues singer Aaliyah, it left a void in the music world. This hourlong retrospective looks at her brief but prolific career, which included three chart-topping albums and film roles. Fans and recording industry executives share their thoughts about Aaliyah's life and untimely death in interviews peppered throughout the documentary.
Losing Aaliyah: The Death of a Fallen Angel
2001
6.7The life story of Aaliyah, a worldwide-famous singer, actress and model who first rose to stardom in the 90s at age 15 and was later killed in a plane crash in 2001.
Aaliyah: So Much More Than a Woman
2004
1990s · 2 titles
A TV special celebrating the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Committee for UNICEF.
The Gift of Song: Music for UNICEF
1997
NRA promotional television special and short documentary hosted by singer Aaliyah that explores the making of the animated film Anastasia.
The Magical Journey of Anastasia
1999
Series credits
5.3Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
7.1An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
The Oscars
1953
7.3New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.
New York Undercover
1994
7.7A zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.
All That
1994
6.0The Word was a 1990s Channel 4 television programme in the United Kingdom. The show pushed forward the boundaries of youth TV, always coming close to going too far.
The Word
1990
8.4Rising comics and singers are showcased in this long-running variety show from the Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem neighborhood.
Showtime at the Apollo
1987



