Alanis Morissette
Biography
Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American musician, singer, songwriter, and actress. Born on June 1, 1974, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, she began her career in Canada in the early 1990s with two mildly successful dance-pop albums. Morissette is known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice. She released the critically acclaimed album Jagged Little Pill in 1995, which sold more than 33 million copies globally. As an actress, Morissette has a known credit of 111 acting roles. She is also known for her work as a singer, songwriter, and musician. Morissette is a female, born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and has a content score of 1.
Career overview
Alanis Morissette began her career in Canada in the early 1990s. She transitioned from a career in acting to music. The exact nature of her early acting work is not specified in the provided sources.
Morissette's acting credits are extensive, with a total of 111 known credits. The specific titles and details of these credits are not provided in the given information.
As a musician, Morissette's most critically acclaimed work is the album Jagged Little Pill, released in 1995. The album sold more than 33 million copies globally.
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113 titles- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Musical Guest / Singer and Songwriter
- FireAid Benefit Concert (2025) as Self
- It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Words + Music (2025) as Self
- Christmas at Graceland (2023) as Self - Performer
- The Great North (2021) as Alanis Morissette (voice)
- Alter Ego (2021) as Self - Judge
- Jagged (2021) as Self
- Canadian Hits at the BBC (2021) as Self
- In This Together: A Bell Let's Talk Day Special (2021)
- Madagascar: A Little Wild (2020) as Starlene (voice)
- Fraggle Rock: Rock On! (2020) as Self
- Jagged Live In NYC: A Broadway Reunion Concert (2020) Lyricist
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington (2017) as Self
- Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- Being Canadian (2015) as Self
- The Price of Desire (2015) as Marisa Damia
- Sensitive: The Untold Story (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Lennon or McCartney (2014) as Self
- The Milky Way (2014) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: Live at Montreux 2012 (2013) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: Live Philadelphia 2012 (2013) as Self
- Finding Your Roots (2012)
- Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Alanis Morissette: Guardian Angel Tour (2012) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: Live at Credicard Hall (2012) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: Guitar Center Sessions (2012) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: Live In Berlin (2012) as Self
- Up All Night (2011) as Amanda
- More Business of Being Born (2011) as Self [Part 2,3]
- HDNet Concerts Presents: Alanis Morissette (2011) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: Live at Soundstage (2011) as Self
- Radio Free Albemuth (2010) as Sylvia Aramchek
- Vancouver 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremony (2010) as Herself
- This Emotional Life (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Live from the Artists Den (2009) as Self
- Rosie Live (2008)
- Alanis Morrisette: Live at Carling Academy (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Head Case (2007) as Self
- 14 Women (2007) as Self
- Pittsburgh (2006)
- Fuck (2006) as Self
- The Great Warming (2006) as Narrator (voice)
- Weeds (2005) as Dr. Audra Kitson
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) Songs
- VH1 Storytellers (2005) as Self
- Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi (2005) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: The Collection (2005) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: VH1 Storytellers (2005) as Self
- Global Warming: The Signs and the Science (2005) as Narrator (voice)
- De-Lovely (2004) as Musical Performer - "Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love"
- Alanis Morissette: We're with the Band (2004) as Self
- You Can't Do That on Film (2004) as Self
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest/Musical Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Poppy
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Celebrity (2003) as Self
- Pepsi Smash (2003) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: Live at Soundstage (2003) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music Vol. 5 (2003) as Self
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- American Dreams (2002) as Singer in the Lair
- Last Call with Carson Daly (2002) as Self
- CMT Music Awards (2002) as Self - Performer
- Alanis Morissette: Feast on Scraps (2002) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: Feast on Scraps (2002) Director
- Alanis Morissette: Live In The Navajo Nation (2002) as Self
- Degrassi (2001) as Self
- Star Academy (2001) as Self
- Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) as That Woman (God)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Alanis Morisette
- Woodstock '99 (2000)
- Music in High Places (2000) as Self
- Dogma (1999) as God
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- TV total (1999) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: MTV Unplugged (1999) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: The Junkie Tour, Santiago, Chile (1999) as Self
- Alanis Morissette: Live at Woodstock 99 (1999) as Self
- Sex and the City (1998) as Dawn
- The Paris Concert for Amnesty International (1998) as Self
- Free Tibet (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Alanis Morissette: Jagged Little Pill, Live (1997) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996)
- Tibetan Freedom Concert (1996) as Self
- Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) as Self
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- TOTP2 (1994) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Just One of the Girls (1993) as Alanis (uncredited)
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- ECHO-Verleihung (1992) as Self
- MTV Unplugged (1989) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- You Can't Do That on Television (1979)
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Warner Music Group Does DVD Volume 2
- Alanis Morissette: In Tokyo as Self
- Alanis Morissette: Tibetan Freedom Concert
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alanis Morissette best known for?
Alanis Morissette is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), The Great North (2021), Madagascar: A Little Wild (2020), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Alanis Morissette born?
Alanis Morissette was born on June 1, 1974 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Alanis Morissette have?
Alanis Morissette has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2025.
What is Alanis Morissette's background in cinema and television?
Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American musician, singer, songwriter, and actress. Born on June 1, 1974, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, she began her career in Canada in the early 1990s with two mildly successful dance-pop albums. Morissette is known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice. She released the critically acclai...