Full Name: Catherine Booth (née Mumford)
Profession: Co-founder of the Salvation Army
Biography: Catherine Booth is best known as the co-founder of The Salvation Army, an international charitable organization which she founded with her husband William Booth.
Born into a devout Methodist family, Booth developed a strong Christian faith from a young age. Despite poor health during her adolescence, she remained active in social causes, particularly the temperance movement. Read More...
Passionate Arabic singer who released her first album, Baddy Doub, in 1999. She would go on to win the Murex d'Or award for Best Female Artist, an Arabic Music Award for Best Video Clip, and multiple World Music Awards for Best Selling Artist.
Before Fame She was involved in the art scene from a young age. She acted in theater plays which opened the door for her to experiment with other modes of expression, and she soon found herself singing in front of audiences. Read More...
Actress who played J.J.'s mom, Florida Evans, on the series Maude and Good Times. She also appeared in 1998's Down in the Delta.
Before Fame Prior to her acting career, she was employed as a worker in New York City's garment district.
Trivia She appeared in the 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy.
Family Life She was married to Oscar Robinson from 1955 to 1975.
Associated With She starred in Maude with Adrienne Barbeau. Read More...