Cyndi Lauper biography
Cyndi Lauper is an American singer, born on 22 June 1953 in New York City.
Cyndi Lauper's screen career began in 1988 with Vibes, playing Sylvia Pickel.
Cyndi Lauper has appeared in 9 films and 14 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Henry & Me (2014), National Lampoon's Dirty Movie (2011), Here and There (2009).
Honours include Tony Award for Best Original Score, Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
- Also known as
- Cynthia Lauper, Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton
- Born
- 22 June 1953 (age 73)
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Work
- Television actor, Film actor, Singer, Singer-songwriter, Composer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1978 to present
- Awards
- Tony Award for Best Original Score
- Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- VH1 Trailblazer Honors
Cyndi Lauper filmography
9 films and 14 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Henry & Me | Nurse Cyndi | Voice role | |
| 2011 | National Lampoon's Dirty Movie | Little Johnny's Mom | Comedy film | |
| 2009 | Here and There | Rose | Serbian-German film | |
| 2000 | The Opportunists | Sally Mahon | Drama film | |
| 1996 | Sesame Street Elmocize | Twyla | Direct-to-video | |
| 1994 | Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle | Picnic Guest | Uncredited | |
| 1993 | Life with Mikey | Geena Briganti | Comedy film | |
| 1991 | Off and Running | Cyd Morse | Comedy film | |
| 1988 | Vibes | Sylvia Pickel | Comedy film |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Horror of Dolores Roach | Ruthie | ||
| 2020 | Bubble Guppies | Miss Goo Goo | Voice role; Episode: "Super Baby!" | |
| 2018 | Magnum P.I | Vanessa Nero | Episode: "Sudden Death" | |
| 2012 | Happily Divorced | Kiki Kappelmaster | Episode: "Follow the Leader" | |
| 2012 | Bob's Burgers | Performer | Voice role; Episode: "The Belchies" | |
| 2009 | Kidney Now! | English | ||
| 2009 | Bones | Avalon Harmonia | 5 episodes | |
| 2006 | Top of the Pops | Co-presenter | Episode: "13/03/2006" | |
| 2005 | That's So Raven | Ms. Petuto | Episode: "Art Breaker" | |
| 2004 | Higglytown Heroes | Operator Hero | Voice role; Episode: "Smooth Operator" | |
| 1999 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Pidge | Voice role; Episode: "The Happy Prince" | |
| 1993 | Mad About You | Marianne Lugasso | 4 episodes | |
| 1990 | The Wall , Live in Berlin | Young Pink | Television film | |
| 1990 | Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme | Mary ("Mary Had a Little Lamb") | Television film |