Donnie McClurkin

Donnie McClurkin

Born: November 9, 1959
in Copiague, New York, USA
Donald Andrew "Donnie" McClurkin, Jr. is an American gospel singer and minister. He is one of the top selling gospel artists, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. He has won three Grammy Awards, ten Stellar Awards, two BET Awards, two Soul Train Awards, one Dove Award and one NAACP Image Awards.

In 2009, he broadcast his own cable television series, Perfecting Your Faith. His television appearances include Good Morning America, CBS’s The Early Show, The View, Girlfriends, The Parkers, and BET Gospel competition Sunday Best. He has also been featured in such films as The Gospel and The Fighting Temptations, as well as appearing in a Tyler Perry film.

Movies for Donnie McClurkin...

The African Pride Gospel Superfest
Title: The African Pride Gospel Superfest
Character: Self
Released: June 22, 2019
Type: Movie
Held at the Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton, Ohio, the 19th annual celebration will bring together gospel recording artists and celebrities for one of America’s most anticipated television events in urban gospel.
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35 Years of Friends: Celebrating the Music of Michael W. Smith
Title: 35 Years of Friends: Celebrating the Music of Michael W. Smith
Character: Self
Released: April 30, 2019
Type: Movie
With over 45 Dove awards, three Grammy awards, and an American Music award, Michael W. Smith has forever enshrined his mark in the music history books. Smith garnered yet another Grammy nod last Friday with a nomination for ‘Best Contemporary Christian Music Album’ for his latest worship effort, ‘Surrounded.’ Dubbed ‘35 Years of Friends: Celebrating The Music of Michael W. Smith,’ music lovers will experience over 35 artists, from all genres, performing a set list to include many of Smith’s 35 #1 hit singles. In addition, 2018 marks the 35th Anniversary of Smith’s Top 10 single “Friends,” which helped introduce his music to both secular and non-secular audiences. Smith once again shared the song with the world when he performed it at the Washington, D.C. memorial service for his dear friend, President George H.W. Bush, last Wednesday.
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Hopeville
Title: Hopeville
Released: July 29, 2008
Type: Movie
A story of friendship and commitment between three childhood friends from the make-believe remote town of Hopeville.
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Title: Sunday Best
Released: October 2, 2007
Type: TV
Sunday Best is a reality television Gospel singing competition series which airs on BET. Each season the show and its judges set out to find the best undiscovered gospel talent in America. Finalist compete each week until a winner is crowned. Current judges of the competition are Gospel singers Yolanda Adams CeCe Winans and Donnie McClurkin, former host include Mary Mary & Bebe Winans. Gospel singer Kim Burrell serves as the contestants mentor, and the program is hosted by Kirk Franklin. The Sunday Best winner receives a national recording contract, a new automobile, and an undisclosed cash prize benefiting his or her community as well as the title of 'Sunday Best'. Season one runner up Shari Addison also scored a recording contract, as well as season two runner up Jessica Reedy although her contract was not rewarded from the show. On the season 4 finale, host Kirk Franklin announced that the series would be returning for a 5th season next year. The 5th season premiered Sunday, July 8, 2012. Season 5 ended with a 2 hour special on September 2, 2012. The winner of the 5th season is Joshua Rogers from Greeleyville, South Carolina. He made history as the first male contestant to win the Sunday Best title. Kirk Franklin announced at the close of Sunday Best 6 that there will be a season 7. Season 7 will premier on July 2014.
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Character: Pastor (uncredited)
Released: February 25, 2005
Type: Movie
Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seemed to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life and religion on her pursuit for happiness.
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Donnie McClurkin: Live in London and More
Title: Donnie McClurkin: Live in London and More
Released: April 23, 2001
Type: Movie
Donnie McClurkin's voice has become one of universal solace and encouragement. You now have a front-row seat to this concert event that features Donnie, his signature voice, and a captivated UK audience. This recording of Live in London and More... was filmed before a packed house at the famous Fairfield Hall in Croydon, England and offers Donnie's flawless and timeless renditions of the songs you have grown to love, including "Caribbean Medley," "Who Would've Thought..." featuring Marvin Winans, and "Just for Me." Also included is live and concept video footage of 2001's Gospel Song of the Year, "We Fall Down."
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Bishop T.D. Jakes: The Storm Is Over
Title: Bishop T.D. Jakes: The Storm Is Over
Character: Self
Released: January 3, 2001
Type: Movie
Bishop T.D. Jakes hosts this gospel concert featuring the 130-member Potter's House Mass Choir and singers Beverly Crawford, Donnie McClurkin and D'Atra Hicks performing inspiring songs that embody messages of faith, hope and survival. Filmed in Jakes's nondenominational Dallas church, this rousing concert lifts the soul with selections such as "The Storm Is Over Now," "Thou Art My Help," "The Time Is Short," "Marvelous" and more.
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Title: Girlfriends
Released: September 11, 2000
Type: TV
The series revolves around the friendship of four African-American women in different phases of their lives. They explore the many trials and tribulations that most women face today such as relationships, family, friends and other current issues that will interest most women. Whether it’s getting over a divorce, finding a career, or looking for true love, Girlfriends delivers along with comedy and wit.
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Title: The Parkers
Released: August 30, 1999
Type: TV
The Parkers is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from August 30, 1999, to May 10, 2004. A spin-off of UPN's Moesha, The Parkers features the mother-daughter team of Nikki and Kim Parker. The Parkers' signature "Heeyyy" greeting became very popular in the early 2000s.
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Title: American Music Awards
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: February 19, 1974
Type: TV
An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers.