Cyndi Lauper
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.
Known for
Acting144
movieMichael Jackson: A Life in Music
2026
Self (archive footage)
tvMr. McMahon
2024
Self (archive footage)
tvIl était une fois Champs-Élysées
2022
Self (archive footage)
movie2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022
Self (archive footage)
Cyndi Lauper: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits
2019
Self (archive footage)
tvLo Siguiente
2018
Self - Performer
tvMagnum P.I.
2018
Vanessa Nero
movieAndre the Giant
2018
Self (archive footage)
tvYoung Sheldon
2017
Cyndi Lauper (voice)
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
movieHenry & Me
2014
Nurse Cyndi
tvTrailblazer Honors
2014
Self - Honoree
movieCyndi Lauper: To Memphis With Love
2011
Self - Singer
tvThe Voice
2011
Self
Lady 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)
tvThe Talk
2010
Self
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
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
movieCountdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007
Self (archive footage)
tv30 Rock
2006
Cyndi Lauper
movieThe Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
Cyndi Lauper
tvThe Colbert Report
2005
Self (uncredited)
tvBones
2005
Avalon Harmonia
movieLipstick & Dynamite
2005
Self (archive footage)
tvProject Runway
2004
Self - Guest Judge / Self
The Tony Danza Show
2004
Self - Guest
tvAustralian Idol
2003
Self - Guest Judge
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Guest
tvThat's So Raven
2003
Ms. Petuto
movieThere Was an Old Lady
2002
Narrated and Sung By (voice)
movieThe Opportunists
2000
Sally Mahon
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
movieMrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994
Picnic Guest (uncredited)
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)
movieVibes
1988
Sylvia Pickel
movieCyndi Lauper - Live in Paris
1987
Self (vocals)
movieThe Best of the WWF: volume 5
1986
Cyndi Lauper (Manager)
movieThe WWF's Amazing Managers
1985
Cyndi Lauper
movieGirls Just Want to Have Fun
1985
Woman in Diner (uncredited)
movieWrestleMania
1985
Cyndi Lauper (Manager)
movieBest of the WWF Volume 1
1985
Self (Manager)
tvTuesday Night Titans
1984
Cyndi Lauper
tvBananas
1981
Self
tvTop of the Pops
1964
Self - Host / Self (archive footage)
tvToday
1952
Self
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
Self (archive footage)
Sound6
movieThe SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
2019
Original Music Composer
tvPee-wee's Playhouse
1986
Theme Song Performance
movieThe Goonies
1985
Theme Song Performance
tvWWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985
Music Consultant
tvMiami Vice
1984
Songs
Production4
movieA Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl
2025
Executive Producer
movieCyndi Lauper - Live... At Last
2004
Executive Producer
