Irene Cara

Acting · 14 TV shows

Born March 18, 1959

Died November 25, 2022 (aged 63)

The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known for: Kojak Roots: The Next Generations What's Happening!!

Irene Cara TV Shows

All (14) Movies TV Shows

Every movie and TV show featuring Irene Cara, sorted by how many viewers have rated them, from Kojak, Roots: The Next Generations and What's Happening!! to lesser-known roles. Click any poster to see details and watch it free in HD on MyFlixer.

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Irene Cara

Biography

Irene Cara TV Shows

Kojak

Roots: The Next Generations

What's Happening!!

The Electric Company

Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

American Playhouse

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Solid Gold

Die ultimative Chartshow

Where Are They Now?

Going Bananas

Hit Me, Baby, One More Time

Gone Country

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