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Irene Cara
Acting
March 18, 1959
Died: November 25, 2022(63 years)
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
38 Credits
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.
21 Movies
17 TV Shows
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.
Personal Details
- Born
- March 18, 1959
- Died
- November 25, 2022 (63 years old)
- Birthplace
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Known For
- Acting
- Gender
- Female
Acting Credits
Movies21
TV Shows17
Total Credits38
