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Cyndi Lauper
Born: 22nd Jun 1953 Ozone Park, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Dept: Acting
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and LGBT rights activist whose career has spanned over four decades. Her debut solo album She's So Unusual (1983), was an instant commercial success. The album was the first debut female album to chart four top-five hits on the Billboard Hot 100—"Girls Just Want to Have Fun", "Time After Time", "She Bop", and "All Through the Night," earning Lauper the Best New Artist award at the 27th Grammy Awards in 1985. Her success continued with her second record, True Colors (1986), which included the number one hit of the same name and "Change of Heart," which peaked at number 3 and earned Lauper two nominations at the 29th Grammy Awards in 1987. Since 1989, Lauper has released nine studio albums to varying critical acclaim; and has participated in several other projects. Her most recent album, the Grammy-nominated Memphis Blues, became Billboard's most successful blues album of the year, remaining at number one on the "Billboard" blues charts for 13 consecutive weeks. In 2011, Lauper released an autobiography detailing her battle with child abuse and depression; which became New York Times Best Seller. In 2013, Lauper completed writing both the music and lyrics for the Broadway musical Kinky Boots, which led it to the 2013 Tony Awards with 13 nominations, and won six awards including Best Musical. The musical also won Best Score making Lauper the first woman to win the composing category solo. In 2013, she became the first artist to top the dance charts with a Broadway single in over 25 years. Over the course of her career, Lauper has released over 40 singles and (as of 2011) has sold more than 80 million albums, 20 million singles, and 1 million DVDs. She has won Grammy, Emmy, Tony, MTV VMA awards, Billboard and AMA. In 1999 VH1 ranked Lauper No. 58 of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll. Lauper is also one of only twenty artists to achieve "GET" status by winning competitive Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 140
Film: 76 (54%)
Television: 64 (46%)
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Filmography
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A look at Richard Bernstein, the American artist associated with pop art and the circle of Andy Warhol. ... view
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Self (archive footage)
2026
The legendary journey of Michael Jackson, from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his breakthrough albums and live concerts. ... view
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Self (archive footage)
2025
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, rock royalty once again gathered to celebrate the induction of another class of performers, influencers and excellent m ... view
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Self
2025
Filmed over two nights at the Hollywood Bowl as Lauper concluded her year-long Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, this all-star concert celebrat ... view
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Self
2025
An intimate documentary chronicling the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success. Centered on ... view
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Self
2024
Take one look at award-winning songwriter / artist Allee Willis and you see someone unafraid to be themselves. Dressed in a cacophony of prints and co ... view
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Self
Sep 2024 (first aired)
WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul's controversial reign. ... view
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Self (archive footage) (1 ep.)
Apr 2024 (first aired)
Join AC/DC singer, Brian Johnson and Dire Straits singer and guitarist, Mark Knopfler as they share their incredible knowledge and experiences with ea ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2024
This trip through the BBC’s archives captures why Cyndi Lauper became, and remains, one of the most positive female forces in modern pop music. ... view
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Self
2024
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event ... view
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Self
Jul 2023 (first aired)
After an unjust 16-year prison sentence, Dolores Roach returns to a gentrified Washington Heights, where she reunites with an old stoner friend, Luis, ... view
Character:
Ruthie (1 ep.)
2023
A chronicle of Cyndi Lauper's meteoric ascent to stardom and her profound impact on generations through her music, ever-evolving punk style, unwaverin ... view
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Self
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Self
2022
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. ... view
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Self (archive footage)
Sep 2021 (first aired)
The story of the 1986 Mets, one of the most dominating, infamous, and magical teams of all time. The series traces the team's origins back to the late ... view
Character:
Self (4 ep.)
2020
Part 4 of the award-winning Wamego documentary series. It's a slice-of-life during the marketing of director Steve Balderson's feature films HELL TOW ... view
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Sep 2019 (first aired)
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are bea ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2019
Japanese-only DVD includes all the music videos released from 1983 through 1995 in chronological order for the first time. ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
Apr 2019 (first aired)
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling. ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Sep 2018 (first aired)
Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL, returns home from Afghanistan and applies his military skills to become a private investigator in Hawaii ... view
Character:
Vanessa Nero (1 ep.)
2018
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
Sep 2017 (first aired)
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory. ... view
Character:
Cyndi Lauper (voice) (1 ep.)
2017
The astonishing story of a gay Puerto Rican kid growing up in a Hasidic Brooklyn neighborhood, who got on the subway one day and began a musical odyss ... view
Character:
Self
2015
The release of She’s So Unusual in 1984, catapulted Cyndi Lauper to the top of the charts and established her as a household name. She became the fi ... view
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Self
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclect ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
2015
The release of She's So Unusual in 1984, catapulted Cyndi Lauper to the top of the charts and established her as a household name. She became the firs ... view
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Self
2014
A guardian angel takes a gravely ill boy on a magical journey to meet legendary players from the New York Yankees, both past and present. ... view
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Nurse Cyndi
Jun 2014 (first aired)
One-hour annual event that celebrates leaders at the forefront of LGBTQ equality. ... view
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Self - Honoree (1 ep.)
Apr 2014 (first aired)
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Feb 2014 (first aired)
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Ni ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2012
Deception and foul play have brought CM Punk to the brink of a year long winning WWE Champion title reign. But can he survive with the odds stacked ag ... view
Character:
Self
2011
This concert taped at The Warehouse in Memphis and featuring special guests including Allen Toussaint, Tracy Nelson and Jonny Lang, serves as Cyndi's ... view
Character:
Self - Singer
Apr 2011 (first aired)
The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The show's inno ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2011
An outrageous cut-rate producer is about to fulfill his lifelong dream to make a movie about the most offensive, dirtiest jokes ever told. As Charlie ... view
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Little Johnny's Mom
Jan 2011 (first aired)
The adventures of seven fish-tailed kids- Molly, Gil, Oona, Deema, Nonny, Goby, and Zooli! ... view
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Ms. Goo Goo (voice) (1 ep.)
Jan 2011 (first aired)
Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirk ... view
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Performer ('Taffy Butt') (voice) (1 ep.)
2010
Prince at his best, performing all his mega hits, to a booked out Madison Square Garden in New York, on the 29th December 2010. ... view
Character:
Self
Dec 2009 (first aired)
A countdown of 100 of the most shocking moments in music, hosted by Chris Jericho. ... view
Character:
Self (5 ep.)
2009
A countdown of 100 of the most shocking moments in music, hosted by Chris Jericho. ... view
Character:
Self
Original title: Tamo i ovde
2009
Robert, a jaded middle-aged New Yorker, travels to Belgrade to make some quick cash by marrying someone for U.S. immigration papers. The plan goes awr ... view
Character:
Rose
Jul 2009 (first aired)
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (4 ep.)
2009
Annul Victory is a documentary on the fight for marriage equality and the Proposition 8 election battle. The film documents the roller coaster ride of ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 2007 (first aired)
An exclusive group of privileged teens from a posh prep school on Manhattan's Upper East Side whose lives revolve around the blog of the all-knowing a ... view
Character:
Cyndi Lauper (1 ep.)
2007
Pablo is Agent Secret, a 'James Bond' style spy caught in a super spy adventure overflowing with exotic locations, a disguised waiter and fellow good ... view
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(voice)
2007
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway is an American documentary film, directed by Dori Berinstein, a Broadway Producer, Writer and Filmmaker. Berinstei ... view
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Self
Feb 2007 (first aired)
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and sha ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
2007
Cyndi Lauper concert recorded in 2005 at Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City. Special guests include Shaggy, Ani Di Franco, The Hooters, Pat Monahan and Sc ... view
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Self
2007
Featuring the Original Live Countdown performances by the World biggest artists from the 70s and 80s ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
2006
The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career. ... view
Character:
Self
Oct 2006 (first aired)
Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream. ... view
Character:
Cyndi Lauper (1 ep.)
2006
One record producer, the creators of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and top indie rock artists come together to create a tribute album benefiting the Het ... view
Character:
Self
Feb 2006 (first aired)
Davina was a British chat show hosted by Davina McCall. It first aired on BBC One on 15 February 2006, however, the show ended on 12 April 2006 at the ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2006
Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Bette Midler, Cindy Lauper, Elvis Costello and more perform a live concert in Madison Square Gardens to benefit Hurricane K ... view
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Self
2005
After making it to the top of the charts, members of the Silver Boulders, a popular tween rock band, find themselves undermined by internal squabbling ... view
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Cyndi Lauper
Oct 2005 (first aired)
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The ... view
Character:
Self (uncredited) (1 ep.)
Sep 2005 (first aired)
Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when t ... view
Character:
Avalon Harmonia (5 ep.)
Aug 2005 (first aired)
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List is an American reality television series on Bravo. The series debuted on August 3, 2005. The series follows the s ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2005
Ring legends such as The Fabulous Moolah and Gladys "Kill 'Em" Gillem Long provide candid insights into the history of women's professional wrestling. ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
Dec 2004 (first aired)
Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting ... view
Character:
Self - Guest Judge (1 ep.)
Self (1 ep.)
Oct 2004 (first aired)
Meet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places. ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Sep 2004 (first aired)
The Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was distributed by Buena Vista Television. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (2 ep.)
2004
At Last, Walk On By, Stay, Until You Come Back To Me, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, Sunny Side Of The Street, True Colors, Money Changes Everything ... view
Character:
Self
2004
Two decades after She's So Unusual made her an icon, Cyndi Lauper's Live... At Last captures an intimate night at New York's Town Hall in 2004. ... view
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Self
2004
VH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live from the MGM Grand Las Vegas on April 18, 2004. The show marks the firs ... view
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Self
2004
01 Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham 02 Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cindy Lauper 03 Wishing Well - Terence Trent D´Arby 04 Let´s Groove - Earth, ... view
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Self
2003
The internationally renowned superstar Barry Manilow takes requests for Christmas songs and performs live with a band, an orchestra, and special guest ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 2003 (first aired)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Jul 2003 (first aired)
Australian Idol is an Australian singing competition, which began its first season in July 2003 and ended its original run in November 2009 before bei ... view
Character:
Self - Guest Judge (1 ep.)
Jun 2003 (first aired)
Canadian Idol was a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Jan 2003 (first aired)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (2 ep.)
Jan 2003 (first aired)
No ordinary teenager; Raven Baxter can see glimpses of the future! Watch her schemes and misadventures as she enlists the help of friends, including b ... view
Character:
Ms. Petuto (1 ep.)
2002
This concert DVD captures the 2002 VH1 Divas Las Vegas performance at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, the celebrity l ... view
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Self
2002
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly, and no one knows why. What else can this old lady fit in her stomach? ... view
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Narrated and Sung By (voice)
May 2002 (first aired)
V Graham Norton was an entertainment programme shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom starring Graham Norton, broadcast every weeknight as a success ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2000
This DVD contains13 outstanding Lauper music videos, including the clips: "Girls Just Want To Have Fun," "Money Changes Everything," "What's Going On, ... view
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Self
2000
Vic is a struggling auto mechanic with a safe-cracking past and a lot of debt. His girlfriend runs a bar and offers to loan him the money she's saved ... view
Character:
Sally Mahon
2000
Joni attended as various musicians paid tribute to her and her music. Among the performers were Cyndi Lauper, James Taylor, Cassandra Wilson, Richard ... view
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Self
Jun 1999 (first aired)
Where Are They Now? was a television series on VH1 that featured past celebrities and updated on their current professional and personal status. Each ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Mar 1999 (first aired)
Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily Show in 1999 to be this ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Apr 1998 (first aired)
In 1998, VH1 debuted the first annual VH1 Divas concert. VH1 Divas Live was created to support the channel's Save The Music Foundation and subsequent ... view
Character:
Self -Performer (1 ep.)
Aug 1997 (first aired)
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discu ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
Apr 1996 (first aired)
SMAP×SMAP was an ongoing weekly Japanese variety show on Kansai TV and Fuji TV starring the members of SMAP. The show began on April 15, 1996 and it ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
1996
When Monty stops by Elmo's Exercise Camp to do a report, he ends up joining Elmo, Rosita, and Tarah in the fitness fun. ... view
Character:
Self
Dec 1995 (first aired)
The Harald Schmidt Show is a German late night talk show hosted on Sky Deutschland by comedian Harald Schmidt. The show first aired from 5 December 19 ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Mar 1995 (first aired)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series. ... view
Character:
Pidge (voice) (1 ep.)
1994
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted w ... view
Character:
Picnic Guest (uncredited)
1994
Cyndi Lauper tours a theme park, meeting strange characters and remembering her past. The film is also illustrated by a collection of Cyndi's pop vide ... view
Character:
Self
Nov 1993 (first aired)
Intimate Portrait is a biographical television series on the Lifetime Television cable network focusing on different celebrities, which includes inter ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Sep 1993 (first aired)
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Alon ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
Aug 1993 (first aired)
David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Amon ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (2 ep.)
1993
Michael Chapman, a former child TV star, runs a struggling talent agency specilizing in child acts. When a young girl off the street puts on a real pe ... view
Character:
Geena Briganti
Sep 1992 (first aired)
Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in the '90s. ... view
Character:
Marianne Lugasso (5 ep.)
1991
Cyndi Lauper stars as a performing mermaid in a Miami nightclub who ends up on the wrong end of a murder. On the run carrying a locket that people see ... view
Character:
Cyd Morse
1990
A global television broadcast of the event in which former Pink Floyd leader singer and composer Roger Waters led an all-star cast in a mammoth benefi ... view
Character:
Self - Vocals
1990
Set in the mythical world of Rhymeland, Gordon Goose returns home to discover that his mom has mysteriously vanished. Now the characters of Rhymeland ... view
Character:
Mary (Had a Little Lamb)
Dec 1989 (first aired)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa ... view
Character:
Cyndi Lauper (voice) (1 ep.)
Original title: Cyndi Lauper en vivo
1989
Cyndi Lauper live at the Estadio Nacional stadium, Santiago, Chile on November 10th, 1989 as part of her 'A Night to Remember' world tour. ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 1989 (first aired)
In 1989 the two most famous plumbers from Brooklyn burst out of the Nintendo game world and onto television screens across America. The Super Mario Br ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Jul 1989 (first aired)
'Countdown Revolution' was an attempt to update the long running ABC television-music program 'Countdown' for the late 1980's. Filmed at Melbourne's M ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
1989
Stevie Wonder's birthday concert, May 14th 1989. Stevie Wonder 's concert special builds up to the highlight of the evening when more than 15 internat ... view
Character:
Self
Oct 1988 (first aired)
This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech, live phone-ins, and compet ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1988
Medium Sylvia Pickel and psychometrist Nick Deezy meet at a psychic research facility in New York. Not long after, they're contacted by Harry Buscafus ... view
Character:
Sylvia Pickel
1988
This 53-minute television special retraces Michael Jackson’s rise from child prodigy with the Jackson 5 to global superstar of the 1980s. Combining ... view
Character:
Self
1987
Cyndi Lauper live at Le Zénith Paris on the last date of her 'True Colors' world tour. Recorded on the 12th of March 1987. ... view
Character:
Self (vocals)
1986
Cyndi Lauper live in Tokyo at Budokan Hall in September 1986 at the beginning of her 'True Colors' world tour. ... view
Character:
Self
1986
In 1986, Billy Joel released the album titled The Bridge on July 29th on Columbia Records. Go behind the scenes with Billy and learn about the songwri ... view
Character:
Self
1986
Relive one of the most influential men in wrestling as he does it all in this special look at Captain Lou Albano! ... view
Character:
Self
1986
Wendi Richter defends her title against Leilani Kai. Island Fury! The Magnificent Muraco vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Great Tag Team action! The ... view
Character:
Cyndi Lauper (Manager)
1985
Featuring footage from Wrestlemania 2, a "Manager of the Year" ceremony, "Macho Man" Randy Savage's introduction of his new manager (Miss Elizabeth) a ... view
Character:
Cyndi Lauper
1985
"Mean" Gene Okerlund begrudgingly hosts this collection of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's greatest hits; from memorable editions of "Piper's Pit" to thrilling ... view
Character:
Self
1985
A fictional news show hosted by Hervé Villechaize is hijacked by wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, and clips from CBS's 1985 Saturday morning lineup are sh ... view
Character:
Self
May 1985 (first aired)
A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The serie ... view
Character:
Herself (1 ep.)
1985
Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a competition is announced to find ... view
Character:
Woman in Diner (uncredited)
1985
The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The ... view
Character:
Cyndi Lauper (Manager)
1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michae ... view
Character:
Self
Character:
Self (Manager)
1985
Gorilla Monsoon treats the WWE Universe to a hilarious collection of surprises involving top Superstars of the '80s; from Hulk Hogan and "Rowdy" Roddy ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 1984 (first aired)
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium. ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
1984
The Brawl to End It All was a professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and broadcast live on MTV. It took place a ... view
Character:
Self
May 1984 (first aired)
Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show. ... view
Character:
Cyndi Lauper (1 ep.)
Jan 1964 (first aired)
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show. ... view
Character:
Self - Host (1 ep.)
Self (archive footage) (1 ep.)
Oct 1962 (first aired)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Nov 1959 (first aired)
An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jan 1952 (first aired)
Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)