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Cyndi Lauper

American singer
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Cyndi Lauper

Summary

Cyndi Lauper is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], she… she was born on June 22, 1953[3]. She worked as a television actor[4], film actor[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], and composer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,943 views/month, #1,675 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Cyndi Lauper's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Cyndi Lauper was born on June 22, 1953[3].
  • Cyndi Lauper was married to David Thornton[10].
  • Cyndi Lauper held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Cyndi Lauper's native language[12].
  • Cyndi Lauper's professions included television actor[4].
  • Cyndi Lauper worked as a film actor[5].
  • Cyndi Lauper's professions included singer[6].
  • Cyndi Lauper's professions included singer-songwriter[7].
  • Cyndi Lauper's professions included composer[8].
  • Cyndi Lauper worked as a stage actor[13].
  • Cyndi Lauper's field of work was music composing[14].
  • Among Cyndi Lauper's employers was IHOP[15].
  • Cyndi Lauper's education included a stint at Johnson State College[16].
  • Cyndi Lauper's education included a stint at Richmond Hill High School[17].
  • Cyndi Lauper received the Tony Award for Best Original Score[18].
  • Cyndi Lauper received the Grammy Award for Best New Artist[19].
  • Cyndi Lauper received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[20].
  • Cyndi Lauper received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series[21].
  • Cyndi Lauper received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Cyndi Lauper received the VH1 Trailblazer Honors[23].
  • Cyndi Lauper is recorded as female[24].
  • Cyndi Lauper's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Cyndi Lauper's genre is rock music[26].
  • Cyndi Lauper's genre is new wave[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Cyndi Lauper… she was born on June 22, 1953[3]. English was her native language[12].

Education

Educated at Johnson State College[16], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1828[30] and Richmond Hill High School[17], a high school[31], in United States[32]. Cyndi Lauper studied under David Schnaufer[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[4], film actor[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], composer[8], and stage actor[13]. Cyndi Lauper's field of work was music composing[14]. She was employed by IHOP[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Original Score[18], a theatre award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1947[36]; Grammy Award for Best New Artist[19], a class of award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1959[39]; Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[20], a class of award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1959[42]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series[21], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1986[45]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[46], in United States[47]; and VH1 Trailblazer Honors[23], an award[48], founded in 2014[49].

Personal Life

Among Cyndi Lauper's spouses was David Thornton[10].

Why It Matters

Cyndi Lauper ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,943 views/month, #1,675 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

She has been cited as an influence by Lady Gaga[52], a singer[53], b. 1986[54], of United States[55], awarded the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist[56], specialised in pop music[57] and Alanis Morissette[58], a singer-songwriter[59], b. 1974[60], of Canada[61], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[62], specialised in music composing[63].

Works attributed to her include Detour[64], an album[65].

FAQs

Where was Cyndi Lauper born?

Cyndi Lauper was born in New York City[2].

Who was Cyndi Lauper married to?

Cyndi Lauper's spouses include David Thornton[10].

What did Cyndi Lauper do for work?

Cyndi Lauper worked as television actor[4], film actor[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], and composer[8].

Where did Cyndi Lauper go to school?

Cyndi Lauper was educated at Johnson State College[16] and Richmond Hill High School[17].

What awards did Cyndi Lauper receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Original Score[18], Grammy Award for Best New Artist[19], Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[20], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series[21].

Who did Cyndi Lauper influence?

Cyndi Lauper has been cited as an influence by Lady Gaga[52] and Alanis Morissette[58].

Related Entities

Alanis Morissette Epic Records Gossip Girl Johnson State College Lady Gaga New York City Paul the Deacon United States

References

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  20. [19] ↑ . Grammy Awards. Retrieved . rockonthenet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  26. [33] ↑ . researchguides.library.vanderbilt.edu. Retrieved . researchguides.library.vanderbilt.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Duffseb · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Songwriters hall of fame id → cyndi_lauper
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  2. 3d ago · Yirba · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14419 → 26327
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  3. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → television actor, film actor, singer +5
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  4. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Filmography → Cyndi Lauper filmography
    Educated at → —
    Writing language → English
    Voice type → soprano
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