Irene Cara
Known for
Production after production has employed Irene Cara, an American actress, employed steadily rather than spectacularly. Action is the field that has given her most work. Film and television have both provided steady work. 'Fame' gave her the part of Coco Hernandez. 'City Heat' is another of the titles on the list.
Irene Cara
11 Movies
7 Series
Production after production has employed Irene Cara, an American actress, employed steadily rather than spectacularly. Action is the field that has given her most work. Film and television have both provided steady work. 'Fame' gave her the part of Coco Hernandez. 'City Heat' is another of the titles on the list.
Movies
Plays Coco Hernandez
Fame
1980
Plays Snow White (voice)
Happily Ever After
1989
Plays Ginny Lee
City Heat
1984
Plays Irene Cara
D.C. Cab
1983
Plays Sparkle
Sparkle
1976
Plays Tracy
Certain Fury
1985
Plays Simone
Busted Up
1986
Plays Jane
Killing 'em Softly
1982
Plays Eva
Caged in Paradiso
1989
Plays Angela
Aaron Loves Angela
1975
Plays Dancer
Apple Pie
1976
TV Shows
Plays Iris - Member of the Short Circus
The Electric Company
1971
Plays Self
Gone Country
2008
Plays Bertha Palmer Haley
Roots: The Next Generations
1979
Plays Alice Jefferson
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
1980
Plays Amy
Kojak
1973
Plays Maria
What's Happening!!
1976
Plays Myrlie Evans
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Caged in Paradiso
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Gone Country
Self · 7 episodes
2008
TV
Happily Ever After
Snow White (voice)
1989
Film
Caged in Paradiso
Eva
1989
Film
Busted Up
Simone
1986
Film
Certain Fury
Tracy
1985
Film
City Heat
Ginny Lee
1984
Film
American Playhouse
Myrlie Evans · 1 episode
1983
TV
D.C. Cab
Irene Cara
1983
Film
Killing 'em Softly
Jane
1982
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Irene Cara still alive?
Irene Cara passed away on November 25, 2022 at age 63.
What are the most famous roles of Irene Cara?
Irene Cara is best known for roles in Fame, City Heat, D.C. Cab.
How many movies has Irene Cara been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1975), Irene Cara has appeared in 11 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Irene Cara's first movie?
The career of Irene Cara began with Aaron Loves Angela (1975).
What is Irene Cara's most recent movie or series?
Irene Cara's most recent release is Bring Back... Fame, which premiered on December 27, 2008.
What TV shows has Irene Cara appeared in?
On television, Irene Cara has appeared in Kojak, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Roots: The Next Generations, What's Happening!!.
Irene Cara
1959-03-18 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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.