- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 22, 1953
- Place of Birth
- Ozone Park, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Cyndi Lauper
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 M…
Filmography
movieMichael Jackson: A Life in Music
2026 · Self (archive footage)
movie2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025 · Self
movieA Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl
2025 · Self, Executive Producer
movieMusic Box: Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?
2025 · Self
movieThe World According to Allee Willis
2024 · Self
tvMr. McMahon
2024 · Self (archive footage)
movieKaty Perry: Rock In Rio 40 anos
2024 · Self
tvJohnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends
2024 · Self
movieCyndi Lauper at the BBC
2024 · Self
movieThe Greatest Night in Pop
2024 · Self
tvThe Horror of Dolores Roach
2023 · Ruthie
movieLet the Canary Sing
2023 · Self
movieJoni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
2023 · Self
tvIl était une fois Champs-Élysées
2022 · Self (archive footage)
movie2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 · Self (archive footage)
tvOnce Upon a Time in Queens
2021 · Self
WAMEGO: Addendum
movieWAMEGO: Addendum
2020
movieTrolls World Tour
2020 · Thanks
movieThe SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
2019 · Musical, Original Music Composer
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self
Cyndi Lauper: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits
movieCyndi Lauper: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits
2019 · Self (archive footage)
movieKinky Boots: The Musical
2019 · Musical
tvDark Side of the Ring
2019
tvLo Siguiente
2018 · Self - Performer
tvMagnum P.I.
2018 · Vanessa Nero
movieAndre the Giant
2018 · Self (archive footage)
tvYoung Sheldon
2017 · Cyndi Lauper (voice)
movieWho the Fuck Is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago
2017 · Self, Associate Producer
movieCyndi Lauper - Front And Center Live
2015 · Self
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Guest
movieCyndi Lauper - Front and Center Presents
2015 · Self
movieHenry & Me
2014 · Nurse Cyndi
tvTrailblazer Honors
2014 · Self - Honoree
tvLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014 · Self
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self
Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual
tvCyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual
2013 · Self
movieWWE Survivor Series 2012
2012 · Self
movieCyndi Lauper: To Memphis With Love
2011 · Self - Singer
tvThe Voice
2011 · Self
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
movieLady Gaga: Out Of Control
2011 · Self (archive footage)
movieDirty Movie
2011 · Little Johnny's Mom
tvBubble Guppies
2011 · Ms. Goo Goo (voice)
tvBob's Burgers
2011 · Performer ('Taffy Butt') (voice)
moviePrince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
2010 · Self
tvThe Talk
2010 · Self
movieVH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
2009 · Self
100 Most Shocking Music Moments
tv100 Most Shocking Music Moments
2009 · Self
movieHere and There
2009 · Rose
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
movieAnnul Victory
2009 · Self
movieO Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009 · Self (archive footage)
movieFormel Eins - Die Kultvideos Vol. 2
2008 · Self (archive footage)
tvGossip Girl
2007 · Cyndi Lauper
movieThe Backyardigans: Super Secret Super Spy
2007 · (voice)
movieShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
2007 · Self
tvThe Graham Norton Show
2007 · Self
movieCyndi Lauper & Friends (Decades Rock Live)
2007 · Self
movieCountdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007 · Self (archive footage)
movieWWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
2006 · Self
tv30 Rock
2006 · Cyndi Lauper
movieFollow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
2006 · Self
Davina
tvDavina
2006 · Self
movieFrom the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans
2006 · Self
movieThe Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005 · Cyndi Lauper
tvThe Colbert Report
2005 · Self (uncredited)
tvBones
2005 · Avalon Harmonia
tvKathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
2005 · Self
movieLipstick & Dynamite
2005 · Self (archive footage)
tvProject Runway
2004 · Self - Guest Judge
tvThe Backyardigans
2004 · , Songs
The Tony Danza Show
tvThe Tony Danza Show
2004 · Self - Guest
movieCyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage
2004 · Self
movieLive Eighties
2004 · Self
movieCyndi Lauper - Live... At Last
2004 · Self, Executive Producer
movieVH1 Divas 2004
2004 · Self
movieLarry presents: Best of The 80s
2004 · Self
movieA Barry Manilow Christmas: Live by Request
2003 · Self
moviePrachtig 80: Volume 1
2003 · Self
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
tvAustralian Idol
2003 · Self - Guest Judge
tvCanadian Idol
2003 · Self
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest
tvThat's So Raven
2003 · Ms. Petuto
movieVH1: Divas Las Vegas
2002 · Self
movieThere Was an Old Lady
2002 · Narrated and Sung By (voice)
tvV Graham Norton
2002 · Self
movieCyndi Lauper: Twelve Deadly Cyns
2000 · Self
movieThe Opportunists
2000 · Sally Mahon
movieAn All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell
2000 · Self
Where Are They Now?
tvWhere Are They Now?
1999 · Self
tvThe Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999 · Self - Guest
tvVH1 Divas
1998 · Self -Performer
tvThe View
1997 · Self
tvSMAP×SMAP
1996 · Self - Musical Guest
movieSesame Street: Elmocize
1996 · Self
tvDie Harald Schmidt Show
1995 · Self
tvHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · Pidge (voice)
Bland svenska bögar och lesbiska i New York
movieBland svenska bögar och lesbiska i New York
1994 · Self
movieMrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994 · Picnic Guest (uncredited)
movieCyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some
1994 · Self, Director
tvIntimate Portrait
1993 · Self
tvLive & Kicking
1993 · Self
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
movieLife with Mikey
1993 · Geena Briganti
tvMad About You
1992 · Marianne Lugasso
movieOff and Running
1991 · Cyd Morse
tvStars 90
1990 · Self
movieRoger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin
1990 · Self - Vocals
movieMother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990 · Mary (Had a Little Lamb)
tvThe Simpsons
1989 · Cyndi Lauper (voice)
movieCyndi Lauper Live in Chile 1989
1989 · Self
tvGeld oder Liebe
1989 · Self
tvThe Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
1989
tvCountdown Revolution
1989
movieStevie Wonder - Live at Wembley Stadium - London England 1989
1989 · Self
tvThis Morning
1988 · Self
movieVibes
1988 · Sylvia Pickel
movieMichael Jackson: The Legend Continues
1988 · Self
Na siehste!
tvNa siehste!
1987 · Self
tvLe monde est à vous
1987 · Self
tvSacrée soirée
1987 · Self
movieCyndi Lauper - Live in Paris
1987 · Self (vocals)
tvPee-wee's Playhouse
1986 · Theme Song Performance
movieCyndi Lauper in Budokan
1986 · Self
Billy Joel: Building the Bridge
movieBilly Joel: Building the Bridge
1986 · Self
movieThe Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
1986 · Self
movieThe Best of the WWF: volume 5
1986 · Cyndi Lauper (Manager)
movieThe WWF's Amazing Managers
1985 · Cyndi Lauper
movieRowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
1985 · Self
All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular
movieAll-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular
1985 · Self, Executive Producer
movieThe Goonies
1985 · Theme Song Performance
tvWWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985 · Herself, Music Consultant
movieGirls Just Want to Have Fun
1985 · Woman in Diner (uncredited)
movieWrestleMania
1985 · Cyndi Lauper (Manager)
tvWWE Pay Per View
1985
movieWe Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985 · Self
movieBest of the WWF Volume 1
1985 · Self (Manager)
movieWrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
1985 · Self
tvMiami Vice
1984 · Songs
tvMTV Video Music Awards
1984 · Self
movieWWE The Brawl to End it All
1984 · Self
tvTuesday Night Titans
1984 · Cyndi Lauper
tvChamps-Elysées
1982 · Self
tvBananas
1981 · Self
tvTop of the Pops
1964 · Self - Host, Self (archive footage)
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
tvThe Grammys
1959 · Self
tvToday
1952 · Self
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
movieGloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
— · Self (archive footage)