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Laura Branigan (1957–2004)

Soundtrack | Actress

Trivia:

Was originally announced as the singer of the theme for the Bond film, Octopussy, by producer Albert R. Broccoli. See more trivia »

Born:

in Brewster, New York, USA

Died:

(age 47) in East Quogue, New York, USA
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Filmography

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2007 Everybody Hates Chris (TV series)
– Everybody Hates the Bachelor Pad (2007) (performer: "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You")
 
2007 Cold Case (TV series)
– Shuffle, Ball Change (2007) (performer: "Self Control")
 
2006 The Lather Effect (performer: "Gloria")
 
2006 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (Video Game) (performer: "Gloria")
 
2005 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Eva Longoria/Korn (2005) (performer: "Gloria" - uncredited)
 
2003 I Love the '80s Strikes Back (TV series documentary)
– 1982 (2003) (performer: "Gloria")
 
2002 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (Video Game) (performer: "Self Control")
 
1989 The Preppie Murder (TV movie) (performer: "Self Control")
 
1989 Baywatch (TV series)
 
1988 Coming to America (performer: "Come Into My Life")
 
1988 Salsa (performer: "The Magic of Your Love")
 
1986 Killer Party (performer: "The Lucky One")
 
1986 Violets Are Blue... (performer: "One Day")
 
1985 Hollywood Wives (TV mini-series)
 
1984 Miami Vice (TV series)
– The Great McCarthy (1984) (performer: "Self Control" - uncredited)
 
1984 Body Rock (performer: "Sharpshooter")
 
1984 Ghostbusters (performer: "HOT NIGHT")
 
1983 An Uncommon Love (TV movie) ("The Lucky One")
 
1983 Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (TV movie) (performer: "Gloria")
 
1983 Flashdance (performer: "Imagination", "Gloria")
 
1983 Love Is Forever (TV movie) (performer: "Love Is Forever", "Passion and Valor")
 
Show ShowActress (5 titles)
1991 Monsters (TV series)
Amanda Smith-Jones
– A Face for Radio (1991) … Amanda Smith-Jones
 
1988/I Backstage
Kate Lawrence
 
1985 Delta Pi
Monica
 
1984 Automan (TV series)
Jessie Cole
– Murder MTV (1984) … Jessie Cole
 
1983 CHiPs (TV series)
Sarah
– Fox Trap (1983) … Sarah
 
Show ShowSelf (21 titles)
2000 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Musicians (2000) … Herself
 
1998 The RuPaul Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 23 September 1998 (1998) … Herself
 
1996 XXXVII Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar (TV documentary)
Herself - Performer / Jury
 
1985-1990 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 13 July 1990 (1990) … Herself
– Episode dated 8 January 1985 (1985) … Herself
 
1990 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 9 May 1990 (1990) … Herself
 
1988 The 15th Annual American Music Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1982-1988 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #31.18 (1988) … Herself
– Episode #29.38 (1986) … Herself
– Episode #28.44 (1985) … Herself
– Episode #27.35 (1984) … Herself
– Episode #26.6 (1982) … Herself
 
1987 Die verflixte Sieben (TV series)
Singer
– Tivoli (1987) … Singer
 
1986 The 13th Annual American Music Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1986 Living Seas (TV movie)
Herself
 
1985 Cap d'any a TV3 (TV movie)
Herself
 
1985 Cantantes y sonantes (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 22 December 1985 (1985) … Herself
 
1985 American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration (TV movie)
Herself
 
1985 Nöjesmassakern (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.5 (1985) … Herself
 
1985 Night of 100 Stars II (TV movie)
Herself
 
1984 Champs-Elysées (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 October 1984 (1984) … Herself
 
1984 Solid Gold (TV series)
Herself - Host
– Episode #5.5 (1984) … Herself - Host
 
1984 The 11th Annual American Music Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1983 Musikladen (TV series)
– Episode #1.79 (1983)
 
1983 The 10th Annual American Music Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1982 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Herself - Musical Guest
– Tom & Dick Smothers/Laura Branigan (1982) … Herself - Musical Guest
 
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2005 The 47th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Performed the role of Janis Joplin in the New York City musical "Love, Janis" (2002) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 4 Articles  | See more »

Official Sites:

The Official Laura Branigan Website | See more »
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I want to touch people's hearts, to get right down to their souls. See more »

Trivia:

Was originally announced as the singer of the theme for the Bond film, Octopussy, by producer Albert R. Broccoli. See more »

Trademark:

Many of her hits were English-language remakes of European hit songs, for the American market. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer