k.d. lang

k.d. lang

Born: November 2, 1961
in Consort, Alberta, Canada
Kathryn Dawn Lang OC AOE (born November 2, 1961), known by her stylized stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress. Lang has won Juno Awards and Grammy Awards for her musical performances. Hits include the songs "Constant Craving" and "Miss Chatelaine".

A mezzo-soprano, lang has contributed songs to movie soundtracks and has collaborated with musicians such as Roy Orbison, Tony Bennett, Elton John, The Killers, Anne Murray, Ann Wilson, and Jane Siberry. She performed at the closing ceremony of the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, and at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she performed Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah".

Lang has also been active as an animal rights, gay rights, and Tibetan human rights activist. She is a tantric practitioner of the old school of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Anne Murray: Full Circle
Title: Anne Murray: Full Circle
Character: Self
Released: December 2, 2021
Type: Movie
A look a the career of singer Anne Murray, a small-town girl from a Nova Scotia coal mining town who became an international superstar.
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k.d. lang - Ingénue Redux - Live From the Majestic Theatre
Title: k.d. lang - Ingénue Redux - Live From the Majestic Theatre
Character: Cantante
Released: December 14, 2018
Type: Movie
k.d. lang performs at the legendary Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas following an unforgettable tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of the GRAMMY award-winning, critically acclaimed album "Ingenue". This special concert features the entire "Ingenue" album (including her hit "Constant Craving"), along with classics from her 2004 album "Hymns of the 49th Parallel.
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Heritage Minutes: Jim Egan
Title: Heritage Minutes: Jim Egan
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: June 13, 2018
Type: Movie
Pioneering gay activist Jim Egan publicly challenged a culture of rampant homophobia in the press starting in the late 1940s, when it was dangerous to speak out.
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Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Title: Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Character: Self - Performer
Released: January 3, 2018
Type: Movie
A star-studded musical celebration in tribute to Leonard Cohen—the Montreal-born writer, composer, performer and man of letters—that took place in November 2017 at the Bell Centre.
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Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Title: Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Character: Self
Released: December 20, 2016
Type: Movie
19-time Grammy Award-winner Tony Bennett's 90th birthday is celebrated by a host of celebrities in this two-hour music special held at Radio City Music Hall, New York City, with musical performances by Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, Elton John, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, Leslie Odom Jr., Rufus Wainwright and Stevie Wonder.
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Title: Portlandia
Character: Peggy
Released: January 21, 2011
Type: TV
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
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This Beat Goes On: Canadian Pop Music in the 1970s
Title: This Beat Goes On: Canadian Pop Music in the 1970s
Character: Self
Released: August 27, 2009
Type: Movie
Tells the story of Canadian music in the 1970s, a ground-breaking era of great sounds, from glam and progressive rock to punk and reggae.
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K.D. lang (KD lang) - Live in London with BBC Orchestra
Title: K.D. lang (KD lang) - Live in London with BBC Orchestra
Character: herself
Released: February 3, 2009
Type: Movie
Backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, critically acclaimed vocalist k.d. lang wows fans with her distinctive voice in this concert filmed at St. Luke's Church in London during her world tour in support of 2008's "Watershed" album. Highlights from this thrilling performance include "Coming Home," "Wash Me Clean," "Western Stars," "Smoke Rings," "I Dream of Spring" and lang's singular interpretation.
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Anne Murray Friends and Legends
Title: Anne Murray Friends and Legends
Character: Self
Released: November 13, 2007
Type: Movie
An intimate journey with the legendary Anne Murray and some of the world's top female vocalists. Featuring a behind the scenes peek into the recording process of Anne's latest CD release, 'Duets'; candid interviews with Anne and her duet partners; and dazzling performances of Anne's best loved songs.
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Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
Title: Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
Character: Self
Released: May 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Tony Bennett's most recent album Duets: An American Classic featured Bennett recording duets of his greatest hits with today's greatest stars including Bono, Elton John, Paul McCartney, John Legend, Sting, Billy Joel, Michael Buble, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, and many more! Now, Duets: The Making Of An American Classic goes into the studio for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Tony Bennett's acclaimed 2006 album. Features Elton John, Bono, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Sting, the Dixie Chicks, and others who participated in this musical celebration of Bennett's 80th birthday.
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Title: The Graham Norton Show
Character: Herself
Released: February 22, 2007
Type: TV
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
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Tony Bennett: An American Classic
Title: Tony Bennett: An American Classic
Character: Self
Released: November 22, 2006
Type: Movie
A celebration of the life of musical icon Tony Bennett on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The special charts Bennett’s career by faithfully re-creating venues from his past. Bennett is joined for each number by the artists that collaborated with him on his Duets album.
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The Black Dahlia
Title: The Black Dahlia
Character: Lesbian Bar Singer (uncredited)
Released: September 15, 2006
Type: Movie
In 1940s Los Angeles, two former boxers-turned-cops must grapple with corruption, narcissism, stag films and family madness as they pursue the killer of an aspiring young actress.
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Title: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2003
Type: TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.
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Tony Bennett - Wonderful World: Live In San Francisco
Title: Tony Bennett - Wonderful World: Live In San Francisco
Released: December 10, 2002
Type: Movie
The love affair that began forty years ago with Tony Bennett and the City by the Bay continues with a very special evening of song, "TONY BENNETT'S WONDERFUL WORLD: LIVE FROM SAN FRANCISCO." Filmed at the famed Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill, the site of Bennett's first public performance in 1962 of his now renowned signature song, "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," this definitive concert showcasing Bennett's musical legacy airs on PBS stations nationwide in December 2002. Filmed in front of a live audience who enjoyed 90 minutes of an unforgettable evening of Bennett's greatest hits and personal favorites.
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K.D. Lang: Live By Request
Title: K.D. Lang: Live By Request
Character: herself
Released: August 14, 2001
Type: Movie
One night in 2000, the extraordinary k.d. lang delivered an emotional and truly magical concert recorded for the A & E series Live by Request, spanning lang's career, from her gripping rendition of Roy Orbison's "Crying" to "Constant Craving" to songs from 2000's Invincible Summer album. Songs: Summerfling, Big Boned Gal, Black Coffee, Trail of Broken Hearts, Crying, Don't Smoke in Bed, The Consequences of Falling, Miss Chatelaine, MacArthur Park, Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray, Fever, Barefoot, Constant Craving, Wash Me Clean, Pullin' Back the Reins, Simple. 67 minutes.
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An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell
Title: An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell
Character: Self
Released: April 16, 2000
Type: Movie
Joni attended as various musicians paid tribute to her and her music. Among the performers were Cyndi Lauper, James Taylor, Cassandra Wilson, Richard Thompson, Shawn Colvin and Elton John. Joni also performed accompanied by a full orchestra.
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Roy Orbison: The Anthology
Title: Roy Orbison: The Anthology
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 30, 1999
Type: Movie
Trace the career trajectory of master musician Roy Orbison in this DVD, a collection of concert segments combined with interviews of modern-day musicians as diverse as stadium rock star Bono and country music legend Dwight Yoakam, all of whom count Orbison as an inspiration. Songs include "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Blue Bayou" and "Crying."
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Eye of the Beholder
Title: Eye of the Beholder
Character: Hilary
Released: September 4, 1999
Type: Movie
A reclusive surveillance expert is hired to spy on a mysterious blackmailer, who just may be a serial killer.
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Title: Dharma & Greg
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 1997
Type: TV
Dharma & Greg is an American television sitcom that aired from September 24, 1997, to April 30, 2002. It stars Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson as Dharma and Greg Montgomery, a couple who got married on their first date despite being complete opposites. The series is co-produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, More-Medavoy Productions and 4 to 6 Foot Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television for ABC. The show's theme song was written and performed by composer Dennis C. Brown. Created by executive producers Dottie Dartland and Chuck Lorre, the comedy took much of its inspiration from so-called culture-clash "fish out of water" situations. The show earned eight Golden Globe nominations, six Emmy Award nominations, and six Satellite Awards nominations. Elfman earned a Golden Globe in 1999 for Best Actress.
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Title: The Last Don
Character: Dita Tommey
Released: May 11, 1997
Type: TV
In this world power isn't everything, it's the only thing. Best selling author of Mario 'The Godfather' Puzo's blockbuster new novel comes to life in this epic saga of America's most powerful crime family.
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Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged
Title: Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged
Character: Self
Released: June 1, 1994
Type: Movie
Tony Bennett's MTV Unplugged The Video features 22 of Tony's greatest songs recorded in the unplugged setting. Also included are bonus tracks -- the music video for ""Steppin' Out With My Baby"" -- and more.
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Teresa's Tattoo
Title: Teresa's Tattoo
Character: Michelle
Released: March 15, 1994
Type: Movie
Mathematician Teresa just wanted to study during the College spring break. But her friends, who want her to live a little, drag her out to parties. The next thing she knows, she has been drugged, kidnapped, made a redhead, tattooed, and wearing leather?!? Her captors seem to be the most inept crooks ever. They seem to have a plan, if only she could figure out why it involves her.
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Truth or Dairy
Title: Truth or Dairy
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
This classic Vegan Society video remains one of the most entertaining and informative introductions to veganism. Viewers will learn why avoiding meat, leather, dairy and eggs is not only the most healthy way to live but also the most compassionate. Highly recommended for both existing vegans and anyone considering becoming a vegan.
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Title: Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: September 13, 1993
Type: TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The show featured varied comedic material, celebrity interviews, and musical and comedy performances. The second incarnation of NBC's Late Night franchise, O'Brien's debuted in 1993 after David Letterman, who hosted the first incarnation of Late Night, moved to CBS to host Late Show opposite The Tonight Show. In 2004, as part of a deal to secure a new contract, NBC announced that O'Brien would leave Late Night in 2009 to succeed Jay Leno as the host of The Tonight Show. Jimmy Fallon began hosting his version of Late Night on March 2, 2009.
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Title: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Released: May 25, 1992
Type: TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that initially aired from May 25, 1992 to May 29, 2009, and resumed production on March 1, 2010. The fourth incarnation of the Tonight Show franchise made its debut on May 25, 1992, three days following Johnny Carson's retirement as host of the program. The program originates from NBC Studios in Burbank, California, and is broadcast Monday through Friday at 11:35 PM in the Eastern and Pacific time zones. Unlike Carson or his predecessor Jack Paar, Leno only once utilized a guest host, preferring to host the series by himself. On April 26, 1999, the show began broadcasting in 1080i HDTV, becoming the first American nightly talk show to be shot in high definition. The show is shot in 16:9 aspect ratio. The series, which followed the same basic format as that of his predecessors, ran until May 29, 2009, after which Leno was succeeded by Conan O'Brien. NBC signed Leno to a new deal for a nightly talk show in the 10:00 pm ET timeslot. The primetime series, titled The Jay Leno Show, debuted on September 14, 2009, following a similar format to the Leno incarnation of Tonight.
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Title: The Carol Burnett Show
Character: Self
Released: November 1, 1991
Type: TV
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Salmonberries
Title: Salmonberries
Character: Kotzebue
Released: October 31, 1991
Type: Movie
A young orphaned woman, named Kotzebue, is trying to find out who her parents are in the icy landscapes of Alaska. Kotzebue is helped by an east-german librarian, whose husband was killed while fleeing from the GDR. Although both women could not be more different from each other, a fragile relationship forms.
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K.D. Lang: Harvest of Seven Years
Title: K.D. Lang: Harvest of Seven Years
Released: August 10, 1991
Type: Movie
This collection of videos, gleaned from TV and live appearances, is mandatory viewing for the serious kd lang fan. It's chronological presentation allows the viewer to experience kd in the early years when she made regular apearances on country music's standard bearer, "Austin City Limits," and various other gigs.
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Stand On Your Man
Title: Stand On Your Man
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
"Stand On Your Man" takes us into the the largest lesbian CW club to find out what this preoccupation with Country and Western music and style are all about. Features performances from k.d. lang, Patsy Cline, the Well Oiled Sisters, and the Stetson Sisters.
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Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Title: Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Character: Self
Released: December 1, 1990
Type: Movie
This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection and raising money for AIDS research and relief. Some of today's most celebrated recording artists performing their interpretations of the classic songs of Cole Porter.
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Title: The Jim Henson Hour
Character: herself
Released: April 14, 1989
Type: TV
The Jim Henson Hour was developed as a showcase for the Jim Henson Company's various puppet creations, including the popular Muppet characters. This hour-long anthology series was hosted by Jim Henson and generally included two segments. The first segment,"Muppetelevision," included comedy skits starring the Muppets, as well as frequent guest appearances by popular entertainers. The second segment often featured rebroadcasts of original, Henson-created productions, such as episodes from Jim Henson's "The StoryTeller" anthology series.
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Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Title: Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Character: Self
Released: December 21, 1988
Type: Movie
Pee-wee Herman and pals are celebrating Christmas in the Playhouse in their own creative ways: Pee-wee makes a list for Santa Claus 1 1/2 miles long, teaches Little Richard how to ice skate, goes for a sleigh ride with Magic Johnson, commands Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello to make Christmas cards, receives a long phone call from Dinah Shore, even has more musical fun with k.d. lang, the Del Rubio Triplettes and Charo! Finally, Big Red arrives and announces that Pee-wee's Christmas list was so big, he didn't have enough presents for all the children of the world. Will Pee-wee follow his own advice and help others?
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Title: LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Released: September 5, 1988
Type: TV
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.
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Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Title: Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Character: Self - Backing Vocals
Released: January 3, 1988
Type: Movie
Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.
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Title: CBS News Sunday Morning
Character: Self
Released: January 28, 1979
Type: TV
The sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for CBS's Sunday morning staple. Journalist Jane Pauley helms the show, taking over hosting duties from Charles Osgood, who spent 22 years on the job. A morning talk show, this program airs at a different pace and focuses much of its attention on the performing arts. After a quick update of the day's news and national weather, correspondents offer longer-length segments on a variety of topics, from architecture to ballet to music to pop culture to politics.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 1962
Type: TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.