Biography
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.
Acted in 37
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2014
Henry & Me
Nurse Cyndi (voice)
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
Here and There
Rose
- 2007
The Backyardigans: Super Secret Super Spy
(voice)
- 2006
- 2005
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
Cyndi Lauper
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
80's Top Ten Hits
Movie
There Was an Old Lady
Narrated and Sung By (voice)
- 2000
The Opportunists
Sally Mahon
1990s
- 1995
- 1994
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Picnic Guest (uncredited)
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
Off and Running
Cyd Morse
- 1990
Lennon: A Tribute
Movie
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Mary (Had a Little Lamb)
1980s
- 1989
Countdown Revolution
TV
- 1988
- 1986
The Best of the WWF: volume 5
Cyndi Lauper (Manager)
- 1985
The WWF's Amazing Managers
Cyndi Lauper
WrestleMania
Cyndi Lauper (Manager)
- 1984
Sound 6
Produced 3
2020s
- 2025
A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2004
Cyndi Lauper - Live... At Last
Executive Producer
Wrote 2
2010s
- 2019
Kinky Boots: The Musical
Musical
Directed 1
1990s
- 1994
Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some
Director
Created 1
2010s
- 2013
Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual
Creator
Appearances99
2020s
- 2025
A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl
Self
- 2024
Katy Perry - Rock In Rio 40 anos
Self
Johnson and Knopfler's Music Legends
Self · 1 episode
Cyndi Lauper at the BBC
Self
- 2023
Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
Self
- 2022
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self (archive footage)
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Lo Siguiente
Self - Performer · 1 episode
- 2017
- 2015
Cyndi Lauper - Front And Center Live
Self
Cyndi Lauper - Front and Center Presents
Self
- 2014
- 2013
Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual
Self · 12 episodes
- 2012
WWE Survivor Series 2012
Self
- 2011
Cyndi Lauper: To Memphis With Love
Self - Singer
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
Self (archive footage)
- 2010
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
Self
2000s
- 2009
VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
Self
Annul Victory
Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Self (archive footage)
- 2008
Formel Eins - Die Kultvideos Vol. 2
Self (archive footage)
- 2007
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
Self
Cyndi Lauper & Friends (Decades Rock Live)
Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
Self
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
Self
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans
Self
- 2005
Lipstick & Dynamite
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage
Self
Live Eighties
Self
Cyndi Lauper - Live... At Last
Self
VH1 Divas 2004
Self
Larry presents: Best of The 80s
Self
- 2003
A Barry Manilow Christmas: Live by Request
Self
Prachtig 80: Volume 1
Self
- 2002
VH1: Divas Las Vegas
Self
- 2000
Cyndi Lauper: Twelve Deadly Cyns
Self
An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell
Self
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
VH1 Divas
Self -Performer · 1 episode
- 1997
- 1996
Sesame Street: Elmocize
Self
- 1995
- 1994
Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some
Self
- 1993
- 1990
Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin
Self - Vocals
1980s
- 1989
Cyndi Lauper Live in Chile 1989
Self
Stevie Wonder - Live at Wembley Stadium - London England 1989
Self
- 1988
This Morning
Self · 1 episode
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Self
- 1987
Cyndi Lauper - Live in Paris
Self (vocals)
- 1986
Cyndi Lauper in Budokan
Self
The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
Self
- 1985
Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
Self
Best of the WWF Volume 1
Self (Manager)
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
Self
- 1984
WWE The Brawl to End it All
Self
- 1982
- 1981
Bananas
Self · 1 episode
1960s
- 1964
- 1962
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 1 episode
- 1952
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2020
