Quick Facts
Born:
1959-03-18
Birthplace:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
36 Total Roles
Irene Cara
Acting
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Biography
Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 - November 25, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter and actress. Cara sang and co-wrote the song Flashdance... What a Feeling from the film Flashdance. She won an Oscar for Best Original Song as a co writer.
Cara rose to fame as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 film Fame, and the hit song "Fame" spawned from the movie.
Cara rose to fame as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 film Fame, and the hit song "Fame" spawned from the movie.
Known For
Fame
Coco Hernandez
City Heat
Ginny Lee
Kojak
Amy
D.C. Cab
Irene Cara
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Style Wars
Self
Happily Ever After
Snow White (voice)
Roots: The Next Generations
Bertha Palmer Haley
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bring Back... Fame MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | Gone Country TV | Self |
| 2007 | Disco Explosion - Flash Back MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion - Vol. 1 MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | Hit Me, Baby, One More Time TV | Self |
| 2003 | Die ultimative Chartshow TV | Self |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? TV | Self |
| 1989 | Happily Ever After MOVIE | Snow White (voice) |
| 1989 | Caged in Paradiso MOVIE | Eva |
| 1986 | 4 gegen Willi TV | Self |