Carole King
Acting Born Feb 9, 1942 New York City, New York, USA 53 credits
Biography
Carole King works in acting. Born February 9, 1942 in New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 53 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Carole King and her Songs at the BBCAs We Go Along · MusicCarole King: Home Again - Live in Central Park
Immediate FamilyCarole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
1971: The Year That Music Changed EverythingRespect · Songs2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On
Anne, Lis and Sanne · Lyricist
Carole King - Tapestry: Live in Hyde Park
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the LifeCarole King: Natural Woman
A MusiCares Tribute to Carole King
You've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story
Finding Your Roots
Troubadours
Carole King & James Taylor | Live at the Troubadour
Carole King: Welcome to My Living RoomCarole King: Welcome to My Living Room · Director
The Colbert ReportThe Living Room TourThe Living Room Tour · Producer
Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels
Gilmore GirlsArista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
VH1: Divas Live
I'll Do Anything · SongsCarole King: In Concert
Late Show with David Letterman
It's Only Rock & RollEvolution's End?
Hider in the House
Russkies
Women in Rock
The Care Bears Movie · SongsMurphy's RomanceMurphy's Romance · Original Music Composer
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Late Night with David LettermanFaerie Tale TheatreCarole King: One To One
Saturday Night LiveReally RosieReally Rosie · Original Music Composer
Head · Songs
Alligators All AroundOne Was Johnny
Full Filmography
53 titles- Peter Asher: Everywhere Man (2026) as Self
- Carole King and her Songs at the BBC (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- As We Go Along (2023) Music
- Carole King: Home Again - Live in Central Park (2023) as Self
- Immediate Family (2022) as Self
- Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name (2022) as Self
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Respect (2021) Songs
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021) as Self
- Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On (2019) as Self
- Anne, Lis and Sanne (2018) Lyricist
- Carole King - Tapestry: Live in Hyde Park (2017) as Vocals, Piano
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016) as Sophie Bloom
- Carole King: Natural Woman (2016) as Self
- A MusiCares Tribute to Carole King (2015) as Self
- You've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story (2014)
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Troubadours (2011) as Self
- Carole King & James Taylor | Live at the Troubadour (2010) as Self
- Carole King: Welcome to My Living Room (2007) as Herself
- Carole King: Welcome to My Living Room (2007) Director
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- The Living Room Tour (2005) as self
- The Living Room Tour (2005) Producer
- Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels (2004) as Self
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Sophie Bloom
- Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration (2000) as Self
- VH1: Divas Live (1998) as Self - Performer
- I'll Do Anything (1994) Songs
- Carole King: In Concert (1994) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- It's Only Rock & Roll (1991) as Johanna Martin
- Evolution's End? (1991) as Self
- Hider in the House (1989) as Tom's Mother (voice)
- Russkies (1987) as Mrs. Kovac
- Women in Rock (1986) as Self
- The Care Bears Movie (1985) Songs
- Murphy's Romance (1985) as Tillie
- Murphy's Romance (1985) Original Music Composer
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears (1984) as Goldilocks' Mother
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Goldilocks' Mother
- Carole King: One To One (1982) as Herself
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Really Rosie (1975) as Rosie
- Really Rosie (1975) Original Music Composer
- Head (1968) Songs
- Alligators All Around (1962) as Rosie
- One Was Johnny (1962)
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self
- Pierre: A Cautionary Tale
- Chicken Soup With Rice
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carole King best known for?
Carole King is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021), Respect (2021), Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016), Finding Your Roots (2012).
When and where was Carole King born?
Carole King was born on February 9, 1942 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Carole King have?
Carole King has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2026.
What is Carole King's background in cinema and television?
Carole King Klein is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has been active since 1958 and is regarded as one of the most significant and influential musicians of all time.
Carole King by the numbers
53credits
41films
12TV series
1952–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 17
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Goldilocks' Mother — aged about 40
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Sophie Bloom — aged about 58
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 79
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016) as Sophie Bloom — aged about 74
- The Colbert Report (2005) — aged about 63
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