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Cyndi Lauper

Actress

Cyndi Lauper

  • Born: 22 June 1953, Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $50 million

Cyndi Lauper is a renowned actress and singer known for her distinctive voice and vibrant personality. She gained fame for her roles in films such as 'The Goonies' and 'Bye Bye Barry'. Lauper's career spans decades, marked by her contributions to both music…

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About Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper is a renowned actress and singer known for her distinctive voice and vibrant personality. She gained fame for her roles in films such as 'The Goonies' and 'Bye Bye Barry'. Lauper's career spans decades, marked by her contributions to both music and film, and she is celebrated for her eclectic style and commitment to social causes.

Born
22 June 1953, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Spouses
David Thornton (1991-present)
Children
1, Declyn Wallace Thornton Lauper
Parents
Fred Lauper, Catrine Lauper
Estimated net worth
$50 million

Fun facts about Cyndi Lauper

  • Cyndi Lauper made her film debut in the 1985 movie 'The Goonies'.
  • She won a Tony Award for her work on the Broadway musical 'Kinky Boots'.

Famous Cyndi Lauper quotes

“Goonies never say die!”
The Goonies, 1985
“I just want to have fun.”
Bye Bye Barry, 2023
“Girls just want to have fun.”
Girls Just Want to Have Fun, 1985

Cyndi Lauper filmography

Cast (149)

Show 139 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2023The Horror of Dolores Roach TVRuthie6.6
2023Let the Canary Sing MovieSelf6.5
2023Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song MovieSelf9.0
2022Il était une fois Champs-Élysées TVSelf (archive footage)6.5
20222022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MovieSelf (archive footage)8.2
2021Once Upon a Time in Queens TVSelf7.0
2020WAMEGO: Addendum MovieUnknown character
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show TVSelf6.2
2019Cyndi Lauper: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits MovieSelf (archive footage)
2019Dark Side of the Ring TVUnknown character8.3
2018Lo Siguiente TVSelf - Performer2.0
2018Magnum P.I. TVVanessa Nero7.5
2018Andre the Giant MovieSelf (archive footage)7.3
2017Young Sheldon TVCyndi Lauper (voice)8.0
2017Who the Fuck Is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago MovieSelf5.4
2015Cyndi Lauper - Front And Center Live MovieSelf
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
2015Cyndi Lauper - Front and Center Presents MovieSelf6.7
2014Henry & Me MovieNurse Cyndi (voice)5.0
2014Trailblazer Honors TVSelf - Honoree7.5
2014Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TVSelf7.8
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf5.1
2013Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual TVSelf
2012WWE Survivor Series 2012 MovieSelf7.3
2011Cyndi Lauper: To Memphis With Love MovieSelf - Singer
2011The Voice TVSelf5.9
2011Lady Gaga: Out Of Control MovieSelf (archive footage)
2011Dirty Movie MovieLittle Johnny's Mom3.3
2011Bubble Guppies TVMs. Goo Goo (voice)7.5
2011Bob's Burgers TVPerformer ('Taffy Butt') (voice)7.8
2010Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York MovieSelf
2010The Talk TVSelf3.0
2009100 Most Shocking Music Moments TVSelf
2009VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments MovieSelf
2009Here and There MovieRose5.6
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TVSelf - Guest4.9
2009Annul Victory MovieSelf
2009O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar MovieSelf (archive footage)
2008Formel Eins - Die Kultvideos Vol. 2 MovieSelf (archive footage)
2007Gossip Girl TVCyndi Lauper8.1
2007The Backyardigans: Super Secret Super Spy Movie(voice)9.5
2007ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway MovieSelf7.2
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2007Cyndi Lauper & Friends (Decades Rock Live) MovieSelf
2007Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
2006WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology MovieSelf7.9
200630 Rock TVCyndi Lauper7.5
2006Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig MovieSelf6.6
2006Davina TVSelf
2006From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans MovieSelf
2005The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie MovieCyndi Lauper5.0
2005The Colbert Report TVSelf (uncredited)7.0
2005Bones TVAvalon Harmonia8.2
2005Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List TVSelf5.3
2005Lipstick & Dynamite MovieSelf (archive footage)6.4
2004Project Runway TVSelf6.3
2004Project Runway TVSelf - Guest Judge6.3
2004The Backyardigans TVUnknown character8.1
2004The Tony Danza Show TVSelf - Guest6.4
2004Higglytown Heroes TVOperator Hero (voice)7.1
2004Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage MovieSelf8.0
2004Live Eighties MovieSelf
2004Cyndi Lauper - Live... At Last MovieSelf6.6
2004VH1 Divas 2004 MovieSelf9.0
2004Larry presents: Best of The 80s MovieSelf
2003A Barry Manilow Christmas: Live by Request MovieSelf10.0
2003Prachtig 80: Volume 1 MovieSelf
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show TVSelf5.6
2003Australian Idol TVSelf - Guest Judge4.8
2003Canadian Idol TVSelf6.0
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf - Guest5.3
2003That's So Raven TVMs. Petuto7.2
2002VH1: Divas Las Vegas MovieSelf7.0
2002There Was an Old Lady MovieNarrated and Sung By (voice)
2002V Graham Norton TVSelf5.3
2000Cyndi Lauper: Twelve Deadly Cyns MovieSelf7.0
2000The Opportunists MovieSally Mahon5.7
2000An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell MovieSelf8.0
1999Where Are They Now? TVSelf6.7
1999The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn TVSelf - Guest5.3
1998VH1 Divas TVSelf -Performer7.5
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1997Glastonbury TVSelf
1996SMAP×SMAP TVSelf - Musical Guest8.5
1996Sesame Street: Elmocize MovieSelf8.0
1995Die Harald Schmidt Show TVSelf7.4
1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child TVPidge (voice)6.3
1994Bland svenska bögar och lesbiska i New York MovieSelf10.0
1994Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle MoviePicnic Guest (uncredited)5.9
1994Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some MovieSelf8.5
1993Intimate Portrait TVSelf4.5
1993Live & Kicking TVSelf6.0
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Musical Guest7.3
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf - Musical Guest6.5
1993Life with Mikey MovieGeena Briganti5.7
1992Later... with Jools Holland TVUnknown character5.9
1992Mad About You TVMarianne Lugasso6.8
1991Off and Running MovieCyd Morse5.0
1990Lennon: A Tribute MovieUnknown character
1990Stars 90 TVSelf6.2
1990Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin MovieSelf - Vocals7.9
1990Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme MovieMary (Had a Little Lamb)5.3
1989The Simpsons TVCyndi Lauper (voice)8.0
1989Cyndi Lauper Live in Chile 1989 MovieSelf
1989Geld oder Liebe TVSelf7.0
1989The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! TVUnknown character7.1
1989Countdown Revolution TVUnknown character8.0
1989Stevie Wonder - Live at Wembley Stadium - London England 1989 MovieSelf10.0
1988This Morning TVSelf5.2
1988Vibes MovieSylvia Pickel5.6
1988Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues MovieSelf7.6
1987Na siehste! TVSelf10.0
1987Le monde est à vous TVSelf
1987Sacrée soirée TVSelf5.7
1987Cyndi Lauper - Live in Paris MovieSelf (vocals)8.2
1986Cyndi Lauper in Budokan MovieSelf
1986Billy Joel: Building the Bridge MovieSelf
1986The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano MovieSelf10.0
1986An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. MovieUnknown character
1986The Best of the WWF: volume 5 MovieCyndi Lauper (Manager)
1985The WWF's Amazing Managers MovieCyndi Lauper
1985Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits MovieSelf7.0
1985All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular MovieSelf
1985WWE Saturday Night's Main Event TVHerself8.3
1985Girls Just Want to Have Fun MovieWoman in Diner (uncredited)6.1
1985WrestleMania MovieCyndi Lauper (Manager)6.6
1985We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song MovieSelf8.4
1985Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams MovieSelf10.0
1985Best of the WWF Volume 1 MovieSelf (Manager)
1984MTV Video Music Awards TVSelf7.8
1984WWE The Brawl to End it All MovieSelf10.0
1984Tuesday Night Titans TVCyndi Lauper9.0
1982Champs-Elysées TVSelf6.8
1981Bananas TVSelf4.0
1964Top of the Pops TVSelf (archive footage)6.6
1964Top of the Pops TVSelf - Host6.6
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TVSelf7.6
1959The Grammys TVSelf8.6
1952Today TVSelf5.6

Crew (15)

YearTitleRoleRating
2025A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2020Trolls World Tour MovieThanks · Crew7.2
2019The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! MovieMusical · Writing7.7
2019The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! MovieSongs · Sound7.7
2019Kinky Boots: The Musical MovieMusical · Writing7.8
Show 10 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2017Who the Fuck Is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago MovieAssociate Producer · Production5.4
2013Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual TVCreator · Creator
2004The Backyardigans TVSongs · Sound8.1
2004Cyndi Lauper - Live... At Last MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.6
1994Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some MovieDirector · Directing8.5
1986Pee-wee's Playhouse TVTheme Song Performance · Sound7.2
1985All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular MovieExecutive Producer · Production
1985The Goonies MovieTheme Song Performance · Sound7.5
1985WWE Saturday Night's Main Event TVMusic Consultant · Sound8.3
1984Miami Vice TVSongs · Sound7.4

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Questions about Cyndi Lauper

What are Cyndi Lauper's most famous movies?

Cyndi Lauper is best known for her roles in 'The Goonies', 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun', and 'Bye Bye Barry'.

Has Cyndi Lauper won any awards?

Yes, Cyndi Lauper has received numerous awards, including a Tony Award for 'Kinky Boots' and several Grammy Awards for her music.

What was Cyndi Lauper's first film?

Cyndi Lauper's first film appearance was in the 1985 adventure film 'The Goonies', where she played the character of a singer.

What is Cyndi Lauper's estimated net worth?

Cyndi Lauper's estimated net worth is approximately $50 million, reflecting her successful career in music and acting.

How many children does Cyndi Lauper have?

Cyndi Lauper has one child, a son named Declyn Wallace Thornton Lauper.

What is a notable milestone in Cyndi Lauper's filmography?

A notable milestone in Cyndi Lauper's filmography is her performance in 'Bye Bye Barry', which showcases her acting prowess in recent years.

What genre of films is Cyndi Lauper known for?

Cyndi Lauper is primarily known for musical and comedy films, often blending her musical talents with acting.

Has Cyndi Lauper worked in television?

Yes, Cyndi Lauper has appeared in several television shows, including guest roles and reality shows, showcasing her versatility as a performer.