Cyndi Lauper
Milestones
- Birthplace: Astoria, New York
- Birthday: June 20, 1953
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2001
Starred in the stage musical "Largo" presented at Vassar College by New York Stage and Film (July)
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1999
Again appeared as Marianne in two episodes of "Mad About You", including the series' finale
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1999
Co-starred as Christopher Walken's disgruntled girlfriend in "The Opportunists"; released theatrically in 2000
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1995
Reprised her role as Marianne on "Mad About You"; earned Emmy as Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
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1993
Appeared in "Life With Mikey"
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1993
TV acting debut in the NBC sitcom "Mad About You"; appeared as Marianne, the ex-wife of Ira (John Pankow)
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1989
Co-directed first music video, "I Drove All Night" (song featured on her album, "A Night to Remember")
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1988
Feature film debut, "Vibes"
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1986
Released second album, "True Colors"; number 1 album on pop charts
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1985
Suffered from abdominal illness that curtailed her performing career
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1985
Wrote and performed title song for film, "Goonies"
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1983
First album released, "She's So Unusual"; sold 4.5 million copies; produced four top 5 singles
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Appeared with groups Flyer and Blue Angels in late 1970s