Irene Cara

Won 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Fame (1980)

The Electric Company (1971)

The Full Monty (1997)

The Internship (2013)

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Actress (22 credits)

1992 The Magic Voyage
Marilyn (English version, voice)

1992 Hearts Are Wild (TV Series)

- Episode #1.8 (1992)

1991 Gabriel's Fire (TV Series)
Celine Bird

- Birds Gotta Fly (1991) ... Celine Bird

1990 Caged in Paradiso
Eva

1990 Happily Ever After
Snow White (voice)

1988 Bustin' Loose (TV Series)

- What's a Nice Girl Like You...? (1988)

1986 Busted Up
Simone

1985 Certain Fury
Tracy

1984 City Heat
Ginny Lee

1983 American Playhouse (TV Series)
Myrlie Evers

- For Us the Living: The Medgar Evers Story (1983) ... Myrlie Evers

1982 Killing 'em Softly
Jane

1982 Sister, Sister (TV Movie)
Sissy Lovejoy

1980 Fame
Coco

1980 Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (TV Movie)
Alice Jefferson

1979 Roots: The Next Generations (TV Mini-Series)
Bertha Palmer Haley

- Episode #1.5 (1979) ... Bertha Palmer Haley

- Episode #1.4 (1979) ... Bertha Palmer Haley

- Episode #1.3 (1979) ... Bertha Palmer Haley

1977 What's Happening!! (TV Series)
Maria

- Rerun Gets Married (1977) ... Maria

1976 Apple Pie
Dancer

1976 Kojak (TV Series)
Amy

- A Hair-Trigger Away (1976) ... Amy

1976 Sparkle
Sparkle

1975 Aaron Loves Angela
Angela

1971-1972 The Electric Company (TV Series)
Iris - Member of the Short Circus

- 130 (1972) ... Iris - Member of the Short Circus

- 129 (1972) ... Iris - Member of the Short Circus

- 128 (1972) ... Iris - Member of the Short Circus

- 127 (1972) ... Iris - Member of the Short Circus

- 126 (1972) ... Iris - Member of the Short Circus

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1951 Love of Life (TV Series)
Daisy Allen (1970-1971)

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Soundtrack (63 credits)

2001-2015 Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)

- Elizabeth Banks/Disclosure (2015) ... (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

- Gwyneth Paltrow/Ryan Adams (2001) ... (writer: "Flashdance" - uncredited)

2014 One Hit Wonderland (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)

- Maniac by Michael Sembello (2014) ... (performer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

2014 Hungry Hearts (lyrics: "Flashdance... What a Feeling") / (performer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

2014 Tu cara me suena (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode)

- Episode #3.17 (2014) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

2013 The Internship (performer: "Flashdance... What A Feeling") / (writer: "Flashdance... What A Feeling")

Celebrity Splash! Australia (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2013) (writer - 1 episode, 2013)

- Heat 2 (2013) ... (performer: "Flashdance...What A Feeling" - uncredited) / (writer: "Flashdance...What A Feeling" - uncredited)

2013 The Voice Israel (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode)

- Episode #2.27 (2013) ... (lyrics: "What a Feeling")

2013 Girls (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- It's About Time (2013) ... (writer: "Hot Lunch Jam" - uncredited)

The X Factor (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode, 2012) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2010) (performer - 1 episode, 2007)

- Live Final (2012) ... (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - uncredited)

- Episode #7.29 (2010) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - uncredited)

- Auditions 6 (2007) ... (performer: "Fame" - uncredited)

2012 Dancing Stars (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)

- Episode #7.10 (2012) ... (performer: "What A Feeling" - uncredited)

Glee (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)

- Props (2012) ... (performer: "Flashdance (What A Feeling)" - uncredited) / (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling", "Flashdance (What A Feeling)" - uncredited)

Britain's Got Talent (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2011 - 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2011) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2011)

- 2012: Auditions 7 (2012) ... (performer: "Fame" - uncredited)

- 2011: Live Semi-Final 4 (2011) ... (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - uncredited)

- 2011: Auditions 1 (2011) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - uncredited) / (performer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - uncredited)

2012 American Idol (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Top 8 Perform (2012) ... (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)

- Episode #19.101 (2011) ... (performer: "Fame" - uncredited)

So You Think You Can Dance Canada (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2010) (writer - 1 episode, 2010)

- Season 3 Finale: Winner Revealed (2010) ... (performer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling") / (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

2010 Miss Tacuarembó (lyrics: "Flashdance... What A Feeling")

20 to 1 (TV Series documentary) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2010) (performer - 1 episode, 2010)

- Greatest Sports Movies of All Time (2010) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance...What A Feeling" - uncredited) / (performer: "Flashdance...What A Feeling" - uncredited)

2009 Nacidas para sufrir (lyrics: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

2009 Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode)

- Round Ten: Finals (2009) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling" - uncredited)

2009 Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Now or Never (2009) ... (writer: "Flashdance...What A Feeling" - uncredited)

Fama ¡a bailar! (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2008) (performer - 1 episode, 2008)

- Episode #1.87 (2008) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance.. What A Feeling") / (performer: "Flashdance.. What A Feeling")

2008 What Happens in Vegas (writer: "Flashdance...What a Feeling")

2008 Nip/Tuck (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)

- Candy Richards (2008) ... (performer: "Fame")

2007 It Takes Two (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode)

- Series 2 Grand Final (2007) ... (lyrics: "What A Feeling")

2007 Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance (writer: "Flashdance (What A Feeling)")

So You Think You Can Dance (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2006) (writer - 1 episode, 2006)

- Top 20 (2006) ... (performer: "Flashdance...What A Feeling") / (writer: "Flashdance...What A Feeling")

2005 The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special) ("Fame")

2004 Slovensko hladá SuperStar (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Tretí semifinále (2004) ... (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

2004 Karaoke Revolution Volume 3 (Video Game) ("Flashdance... What A Feeling")

2004 Downtown: A Street Tale (performer: "Downtown" remake)

2004 Super Idol (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Episode #1.4 (2004) ... (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

2003 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (performer: "Flashdance... What A Feeling") / (writer: "Flashdance... What A Feeling")

2003 Deutschland sucht den Superstar (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Mottoshow #7 - Disco und Hits der 70er (2003) ... (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

2003 The Disco Ball (TV Special) (lyrics: "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling") / (performer: "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling")

2002 Atomic Kitten: Kitten Diaries (TV Movie documentary) (lyrics: "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - uncredited) / (performer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - uncredited)

Six Feet Under (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2002) (writer - 1 episode, 2002)

- The Last Time (2002) ... (performer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling") / (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

Un paso adelante (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2002) (performer - 1 episode, 2002)

- ¿Qué haces en vacaciones? (2002) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling") / (performer: "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling")

2002 Ally McBeal (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode)

- One Hundred Tears (2002) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance... What A Feelin'")

2002 Operación triunfo (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode)

- Episode #1.10 (2002) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

1997 The Full Monty ("Flashdance (What a Feeling) '95" (1983)) / (lyrics: "Flashdance (What a Feeling) '95" (1983))

Kommissar Rex (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1995) (performer - 1 episode, 1995)

- Unter den Straßen von Wien (1995) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling" - uncredited) / (performer: "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling" - uncredited)

Hasta luego cocodrilo (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1992) (performer - 1 episode, 1992)

- Cuando los santos salen de paseo (1992) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance... What a Feeling") / (performer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

1992 The Magic Voyage (performer: "We'll Always Be Together")

1990 Caged in Paradiso (performer: "Paradiso")

1990 China Cry: A True Story (performer: "No One But You")

1990 Happily Ever After (performer: "Love is the Reason")

1989 All Dogs Go to Heaven (performer: "Love Survives")

1986 Busted Up (performer: "Busted Up", "Dying For Your Love", "I Can't Help Feeling Empty", "She Works Hard for Her Money") / (writer: "Busted Up", "I Can't Help Feeling Empty")

1986 The 58th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Here's to the Losers")

1986 The Longshot (performer: "The Longshot") / (producer: "The Longshot")

1985 Certain Fury (performer: "A Certain Fury")

1985 That's Dancing! (Documentary) (lyrics: "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling") / (performer: "Fame", "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling")

1984 City Heat (lyrics: "City Heat") / (music: "City Heat") / (performer: "Embraceable You", "Get Happy")

1984 Going Bananas (TV Series) (performer: "Going Bananas")

1984 The 56th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special documentary) (performer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling") / (writer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

Fame (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1984) (performer - 1 episode, 1984) (writer - 1 episode, 1984) (arranger - 1 episode, 1982)

- Fame Looks at Music '83 (1984) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling") / (performer: "Why Me", "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling", "Fame") / (writer: "Why Me")

- A Special Place (1982) ... (arranger: "Hot Lunch Jam" - uncredited)

Zeg 'ns Aaa (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1984) (performer - 1 episode, 1984)

- Nachtmerries (1984) ... (lyrics: "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - uncredited) / (performer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - uncredited)

1983 D.C. Cab (lyrics: "The Dream") / (performer: "The Dream")

1983 Flashdance (lyrics: "Flashdance... What a Feeling") / (performer: "Flashdance... What a Feeling")

1982 Killing 'em Softly (performer: "City Nights")

1981 The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Fame", "Out Here on My Own")

1980 Fame (performer: "Hot Lunch Jam" (1979), "Fame" (1980), "Out Here On My Own" (1980), "I Sing The Body Electric" (1979), "Singin' in the Rain" (1929) (uncredited))

1976 Sparkle (performer: "JUMP", "Hooked On Your Love", "Something He Can Feel", "Look Into Your Heart", "Loving You Baby", "Take My Hand, Precious Lord")

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Self (50 credits)

2011 The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series)
Herself - Guest

- Episode dated 20 May 2011 (2011) ... Herself - Guest

2008 Bring Back... Fame (TV Movie documentary)
Herself

2008 Gone Country (TV Series)
Herself

- Finale (2008) ... Herself (credit only)

- In the Groove (2008) ... Herself (credit only)

- A Day at the Derby (2008) ... Herself (credit only)

- Down & Dirty (2008) ... Herself (credit only)

- Lock It Up (2008) ... Herself (credit only)

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2007 Greatest Ever 80s Movies (TV Movie documentary)
Herself

2007 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode dated 28 May 2007 (2007) ... Herself

2007 My Music: Movie Songs (TV Movie)
Herself

2006 9am with David & Kim (TV Series)
Herself - Guest

- Episode dated 3 October 2006 (2006) ... Herself - Guest

2006 Any Given Sunday (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #2.26 (2006) ... Herself

2005 Die ultimative Chartshow (TV Series documentary)
Herself

- Die erfolgreichsten Silvesterknaller (2005) ... Herself

2005 Hit Me, Baby, One More Time (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #1.3 (2005) ... Herself

2004 Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion (TV Special documentary)
Herself

2003 The Disco Ball (TV Special)
Herself

2001 Verstehen Sie Spaß? (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #1.89 (2001) ... Herself

2001 Wetten, dass..? (TV Series)
Herself - Guest

- Wetten, dass..? aus Bremen (2001) ... Herself - Guest

2001 I Love 1980's (TV Series documentary)
Herself

- I Love 1980 (2001) ... Herself

2000 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV Series documentary)
Herself

- Music Movie Stars (2000) ... Herself

1995 Beyond Awareness to Action: Ending Abuse of Women (Video short)
Herself - Host

1990 Rapmania: The Roots of Rap (TV Movie documentary)
Herself

1989 The 19th Annual Nosotros Golden Eagle Awards (TV Special)
Herself

1989 The 31st Annual Grammy Awards (TV Special)
Herself

1988 Sábado noche (TV Series)
Herself - Musical Guest

- Episode dated 27 February 1988 (1988) ... Herself - Musical Guest

1988 20th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Presenter

1986 The 58th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Performer & Presenter

1984 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV Special)
Herself

1984 The Annual American Image Awards (TV Special)
Herself

1980-1984 Solid Gold (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #5.8 (1984) ... Herself

- Debut co-host Paul Anka (1980) ... Herself

1984 The 56th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special documentary)
Herself - Performer & Winner: Best Original Song

1984 The 26th Annual Grammy Awards (TV Special)
Herself

1984 The Dorsey Robinson Show (TV Series)
Herself Guest Co- Host

1984 Fame (TV Series)
Herself

- Fame Looks at Music '83 (1984) ... Herself

1984 The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special)
Herself

1984 The 11th Annual American Music Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Performer

1984 A Celebration of Life: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. (TV Special documentary)
Herself

1983 D.C. Cab
Herself

1983 Salute! (TV Series)
Herself

- Jose Feliciano (1983) ... Herself

1983 Na sowas! (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #3.3 (1983) ... Herself

1980-1983 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV Series)
Herself - Musical Guest

- Episode #26.28 (1983) ... Herself - Musical Guest

- Episode #24.5 (1980) ... Herself - Musical Guest

1981-1982 Kids Are People, Too (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode dated 26 September 1982 (1982) ... Herself

- Episode dated 4 January 1981 (1981) ... Herself

1982 Top of the Pops (TV Series)
Herself - Musical Guest

- Episode dated 8 July 1982 (1982) ... Herself - Musical Guest

1981 The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Performer

1981 The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards (TV Special)
Herself

1981 The 38th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Nominee

1980 On Location with: FAME (Documentary short)
Herself - 'Coco'

1980 Soul Train (TV Series documentary)
Herself

- Larry Graham/Irene Cara (1980) ... Herself

1980 The Midnight Special (TV Series)
Herself - Musical Guest

- Episode #9.4 (1980) ... Herself - Musical Guest

- Episode #9.2 (1980) ... Herself - Musical Guest

1980 The John Davidson Show (TV Series)
Herself - Guest

- Episode dated 24 September 1980 (1980) ... Herself - Guest

1980 The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards (TV Special)
Herself

1975 Musical Chairs (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode dated 11 September 1975 (1975) ... Herself

1971 Black Music in America: From Then Till Now (Documentary short)
Herself - 'The Me Nobody Knows' Cast Member

1971 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series)
Herself - Guest

- Episode dated 2 July 1971 (1971) ... Herself - Guest

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2014 Tu cara me suena - Argentina (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #2.20 (2014) ... Herself

- Episode #2.15 (2014) ... Herself

2006 100 Greatest Teen Stars (TV Mini-Series)
Herself

1992 Oscar's Greatest Moments (Video documentary)
Herself

1983 Style Wars (TV Movie documentary)
Herself

Personal Details

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(11/23/83) Appeared in the TV special "Bob Hope Goes to College". See more »

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2 Articles | 2 Pictorials | See more »

Official Sites:

Caramel Productions | Official Site

Height:

5' 4" (1.63 m)

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"It's important for me to get back to my fans here and around the world. I feel very, very blessed that so many people have continued to write me and to pour out their love for me and my work." - ( Star Magazine April 5, 1993) See more »

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