Cyndi Lauper
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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
Credits
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
as Self
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2007)
as Self
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
as Woman in Diner (uncredited)
Life with Mikey (1993)
as Geena Briganti
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994)
as Picnic Guest (uncredited)
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2025)
as Self
Andre the Giant (2018)
as Self (archive footage)
An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (1986)
Actor
Vibes (1988)
as Sylvia Pickel
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)
as Self
Dirty Movie (2011)
as Little Johnny's Mom
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Live Eighties (2004)
as Self
Lennon: A Tribute (1990)
Actor
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (1990)
as Mary (Had a Little Lamb)
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie (2005)
as Cyndi Lauper
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams (1985)
as Self
The World According to Allee Willis (2024)
as Self
The Opportunists (2000)
as Sally Mahon
The Backyardigans: Super Secret Super Spy (2007)
as (voice)
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988)
as Self
Music Box: Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? (2025)
as Self
Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song (2023)
as Self
Larry presents: Best of The 80s (2004)
as Self
WWE Survivor Series 2012 (2012)
as Self
Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin (1990)
as Self - Vocals
VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments (2009)
as Self
The Best of the WWF: volume 5 (1986)
as Cyndi Lauper (Manager)
Let the Canary Sing (2023)
as Self
VH1: Divas Las Vegas (2002)
as Self
Lipstick & Dynamite (2005)
as Self (archive footage)
Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits (1985)
as Self
Henry & Me (2014)
as Nurse Cyndi (voice)
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology (2006)
as Self
Best of the WWF Volume 1 (1985)
as Self (Manager)
Cyndi Lauper - Live in Paris (1987)
as Self (vocals)
9/11 Tribute in Light: Live from Lower Manhattan (2026)
as Self - "True Colors"
A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl (2025)
as Self
WrestleMania (1985)
as Cyndi Lauper (Manager)
Cyndi Lauper & Friends (Decades Rock Live) (2007)
as Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
WWE The Brawl to End it All (1984)
as Self
Cyndi Lauper - Live... At Last (2004)
as Self
All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular (1985)
as Self
Off and Running (1991)
as Cyd Morse
Who the Fuck Is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago (2017)
as Self
Prachtig 80: Volume 1 (2003)
as Self
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control (2011)
as Self (archive footage)
Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some (1994)
as Self
Cyndi Lauper: To Memphis With Love (2011)
as Self - Singer
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig (2006)
as Self
Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage (2004)
as Self
VH1 Divas 2004 (2004)
as Self
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans (2006)
as Self
A Barry Manilow Christmas: Live by Request (2003)
as Self
The WWF's Amazing Managers (1985)
as Cyndi Lauper
The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano (1986)
as Self
Billy Joel: Building the Bridge (1986)
as Self
Cyndi Lauper - Front and Center Presents (2015)
as Self
Cyndi Lauper: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell (2000)
as Self
Cyndi Lauper - Front And Center Live (2015)
as Self
Stevie Wonder - Live at Wembley Stadium - London England 1989 (1989)
as Self
Annul Victory (2009)
as Self
Formel Eins - Die Kultvideos Vol. 2 (2008)
as Self (archive footage)
Cyndi Lauper at the BBC (2024)
as Self
Katy Perry - Rock In Rio 40 anos (2024)
as Self
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York (2010)
as Self
WAMEGO: Addendum (2020)
Actor
Cyndi Lauper in Budokan (1986)
as Self
Bland svenska bögar och lesbiska i New York (1994)
as Self
There Was an Old Lady (2002)
as Narrated and Sung By (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmocize (1996)
as Self
Here and There (2009)
as Rose
Cyndi Lauper Live in Chile 1989 (1989)
as Self
Cyndi Lauper: Twelve Deadly Cyns (2000)
as Self