James Edward Cleveland Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
The Reverend Dr. James Edward Cleveland (December 5, 1931 - February 9, 1991) was a gospel singer, musician, and composer. Known as the King of Gospel music, Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, modern soul, pop, and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs. Throughout his career, Cleveland appeared on hundreds of recordings, won 4 Grammy Awards, and received a star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Full Name
James Edward Cleveland
Net Worth
$700,000
Date Of Birth
December 5, 1931
Died
1991-02-09
Place Of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Occupation
Singer, musician, composer, arranger, recording artist, performer, music minister
Profession
Soundtrack, Actor, Music Department
Nicknames
James Cleveland, Rev. James Cleveland, Cleveland, James
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Fact
1
Has one daughter, LaShone.
2
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6742 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
3
In 1960, he formed the Cleveland Singers, featuring organist and accompanist Billy Preston.
4
He attended Roosevelt University.
5
In 1968, he formed the Gospel Music Workshop of America. Today GMWA has nearly 30,000 members in 150 chapters across America.
6
After being called into ministry, he later founded the Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California.
7
He was known as King James and the Crown Prince of Gospel.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Empire
2015
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Butler
2013/I
writer: "I'm Determined"
Sing Your Song
2011
Documentary writer: "Long As I Got King Jesus"
Faster
2010
writer: "Trouble in My Way"
Glory Road
2006
writer: "Ain't That Good News"
Filthy Gorgeous: The Trannyshack Story
2005
Documentary writer: "Long As I Got King Jesus"
Angels in America
2003
TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode
Devil in a Blue Dress
1995
performer: "PEACE BE STILL", "THE LORD BROUGHT US OUT" / writer: "PEACE BE STILL", "THE LORD BROUGHT US OUT"
Jungle Fever
1991
writer: "Let the Church Roll on"
Mississippi Burning
1988
lyrics: "Walk on by Faith" / music: "Walk on by Faith"
Olivia
1978
TV Special performer: "Love everybody in my heart"
Pipe Dreams
1976
writer: "I'll Miss You"
Hard Times
1975
writer: "There's a Bright Side Somewhere" - uncredited
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Oh Happy Day
1987
Video
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
1980
TV Movie choral arrangements - as Reverend James Cleveland
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 5th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards
1990
TV Special
Himself
Family Reunion: A Gospel Music Celebration
1988
TV Movie documentary
Himself (as Rev. James Cleveland)
Living the Dream: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
1988
TV Special
Himself
The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1987
TV Special
Himself
Soul Train
1987
TV Series documentary
Himself - Guest
The 27th Annual Grammy Awards
1985
TV Special
Himself (as Rev. James Cleveland)
Gospel
1983
Documentary
Himself
Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul
1983
TV Movie
Himself (as Rev. James Cleveland)
From Jump Street: The Story of Black Music
1980
TV Series
Himself
Varnette's World: A Study of a Young Artist
1979
Short
Himself (as Rev. James Cleveland)
The 20th Annual Grammy Awards
1978
TV Special
Themselves
Duke Ellington... We Love You Madly
1973
TV Special
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1981
Star on the Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame
Recording
Awarded on August 12, 1981 at 6742 Hollywood Blvd.
