Irene Cara

Irene Cara
1959 - 2022
Irene Cara  American Actress
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Irene Cara was previously married to Conrad E. Palmisano (1986 - 1991).

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American Actress Irene Cara was born Irene Cara Escalera on 18th March, 1959 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 25th Nov 2022 Largo, Florida, USA aged 63. She is most remembered for her roles as Sparkle Williams in the 1976 cult-classic musical drama film Sparkle and Coco Hernandez in the 1980 teen musical drama film Fame. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.

Irene Cara was in 2 on-screen matchups, including Debbie Allen in Fame (1980) and Philip Michael Thomas in Sparkle (1976).

Irene Cara is a member of the following lists: Epic Records artists, 1962 births and American film actors.

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TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married1 5 years - -
Total1 5 years - -

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First Name Irene
Middle Name Cara
Maiden Name Escalera
Full Name at Birth Irene Cara Escalera
Alternative Name Irene Cara Escalera, Irene T Escalera
Birthday 18th March, 1959
Birthplace The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Died 25th November, 2022
Place of Death Largo, Florida, USA
Height 5' 4" (163 cm)
Build Slim
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Brown - Dark
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity Multiracial
Nationality American
Occupation Text Singer, songwriter, actress, producer, dancer
Occupation Actress
Claim to Fame her roles as Sparkle Williams in the 1976 cult-classic musical drama film Sparkle and Coco Hernandez in the 1980 teen musical drama film Fame
Music Genre (Text) Disco, Electropop, Dance-Rock, R&B, Pop
Music Genre Pop, Pop/Rock
Year(s) Active 1968–present, 1962–present, 1968–2011, 1967–2018
Music Style Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Classical
Music Mood Stylish, Cheerful, Rousing, Bright, Lively, Slick
Instrument Vocals, Actor
Instrument (text) Vocals, Piano, Piano/keyboards, Keyboards
Record Label CTW (now Sesame Workshop), Universal Music, Warner Music Group, Epic, Geffen, Elektra, RSO, Network
Associated Acts The Electric Company/The Short Circus, Diddy, DJ Bobo
Official Websites http://irenecara.com

Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 – November 25, 2022) was an American singer and actress. Cara rose to prominence in 1980 for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical film Fame, and for recording the film's title song "Fame", which reached number 1 in several countries.

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NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Irene Cara63 PiscesActress
American
Conrad E. Palmisano75 TaurusStunts
American

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
Eight2020TV Movie
Irene Cara: Downtown2006Irene CaraMusic Video
DJ Bobo & Irene Cara: What a Feeling2001Irene CaraMusic Video
The Magic Voyage1992Marilyn (English version, voice)Movie
Hearts Are Wild1992TV Show
Gabriel's Fire1990Celine BirdTV Show
Irene Cara: No One But You1990Irene CaraMusic Video
Happily Ever After1989Snow White (voice)Movie
Caged in Paradiso1989EvaMovie
Irene Cara: I Can Fly1988Irene CaraMusic Video
Bustin' Loose1987TV Show
Irene Cara: Girlfriends1987Irene CaraMusic Video
Busted Up1986SimoneMovie
Certain Fury1985Tracy FreemanMovie
City Heat1984Ginny LeeMovie
Ray Parker Jr.: Ghostbusters1984Irene Cara (uncredited)Music Video
Irene Cara: Breakdance1984Irene CaraMusic Video
Irene Cara: The Dream (Hold on to Your Dream)1984Irene CaraMusic Video
D.C. Cab1983Irene CaraMovie
Irene Cara: Flashdance... What a Feeling1983Irene Cara (voice)Music Video
Irene Cara: Why Me?1983Irene CaraMusic Video
The Gavin & Lott Show1983TV Show
Killing 'em Softly1982Jane FloresMovie
Sister, Sister1982Sissy LovejoyTV Movie
Irene Cara: Out Here on My Own (Show Version)1982Irene CaraMusic Video
Irene Cara: Reach Out I'll Be There1982Irene CaraMusic Video
Irene Cara: Fame1982Irene CaraMusic Video
Irene Cara: Fame (Show Version)1982Irene CaraMusic Video
Irene Cara: Anyone Can See1982Irene CaraMusic Video
Irene Cara: My Baby (He's Something Else)1982Irene CaraMusic Video
Irene1981Irene CannonTV Movie
Fame1980CocoMovie
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones1980Alice JeffersonTV Movie
American Playhouse1980Myrlie EversTV Show
Irene Cara: Fame (Movie Version)1980CocoShort Film
Roots: The Next Generations1979Bertha Palmer HaleyTV Show
Sparkle1976SparkleMovie
What's Happening!!1976MariaTV Show
Apple Pie1976DancerMovie
Aaron Loves Angela1975AngelaMovie
Kojak1973AmyTV Show
The Electric Company1971Iris - Member of the Short CircusTV Show
Love of Life1951Daisy Allen (1970-1971)TV Show
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4EverYahama4EverYahamaNov 26, 2022

Rest in peace!!!

IM2NICE4UNov 14, 2008

IRENE WAS AN EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE, TALENTED AND UNDERATED ACTRESS. SHE WAS CLASSY AS WELL. NEVER REACHED HER POTENTIAL...


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