Life in Film: Whitney Houston

A look back at the legend's acting career.

Whitney Houston - Today, the late, great Whitney Houston would have celebrated her 59th birthday.  Here, we take a look at Whitney's epic career through her life in film.   (Photo Credit: Sony Records)
Gimme a Break! (1984) - A year before her explosive pop music debut, Whitney made her acting debut. She had a cameo on the hit TV sitcom Gimme a Break!, playing college student Rita. (Photo: Alan Landsburg Productions)
Silver Spoons (1985) - With her self-titled debut LP topping the pop charts and videos in heavy rotation, Whitney also guest-starred on an episode of Silver Spoons. Playing herself, she sang "Saving All My Love for You." (Photo:  Embassy Television)The Bodyguard (1992) - Once established as the reigning queen of pop, next came film offers. Whitney made her big-screen debut in the The Bodyguard. She played Rachel Marron, a star who is stalked by a crazed fan and hires a bodyguard (Kevin Cosner) to protect her. While the movie is a huge hit, the soundtrack yields her acclaimed signiture single "I Will Always Love You." (Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures)

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