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Edie Brickell

Known For
Acting
Born
March 10, 1966 in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, USA
Active Years
1975–2024 (50 Years)
Total Credits
9 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 10, 1966 Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, USA 9 credits
9
Total Credits
1975–2024
50 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
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Biography

Subject: Edie Brickell (Acting).
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Full Name: Edie Arlisa Brickell [4].
Birth Date: March 10, 1966 [1, 4].
Birth Place: Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, USA [1].
Profession: American singer-songwriter [4], singer for the group Edie Brickell and New Bohemians [2, 3], actress [1, 2].
Known For/Credits: Acting [1], Soundtrack: The Way Way Back [2, 3].
Musical Achievements: 1988 album Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars (debut album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians) [4]. Album went to No. 4 on the Billboard albums chart [4] and went double platinum [2, 3]. Featured the song "What I Am" which went to number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1988 [2, 3].
Draft 1: Edie Arlisa Brickell was born on March 10, 1966, in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, USA. She is an American singer-songwriter and actress known for her work with the group Edie Brickell and New Bohemians. In 1988, she released the debut album Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, which reached number 4 on the Billboard albums chart and achieved double platinum status. The album featured the song What I Am, which reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1988. Her acting credits include work on the soundtrack for The Way Way Back. She has nine known credits in the industry.
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Career

Career overview

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Subject: Edie Brickell (Acting).
[1] TMDB: Edie Brickell, Birthday: March 10, 1966. Place of Birth: Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, USA. Known For: Acting. Known Credits: 9.
[2] IMDbPro: Soundtrack: The Way Way Back. Singer for Edie Brickell and New Bohemians. 1988 album: shooting rubber Bands at the Stars (double platinum). Song "What I Am" went to number 7 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
[3] IMDb: Same as [2].
[4] Wikipedia: Edie Arlisa Brickell (born March 10, 1966). 1988 album Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars (debut album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians). Went to No. 4 on Billboard albums chart.
[5] The City Celeb: Mentions bio, age, etc., but no specific facts provided in the snippet other than categories.
Name: Edie Arlisa Brickell.
Birth: March 10, 1966, in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Acting Credits: 9 known credits.
Soundtrack work: The Way Way Back.
Music connection (often linked to career): Singer for Edie Brickell and New Bohemians.
1988 Album: Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars (debut album).
Album performance: No. 4 on Billboard albums chart [4] and double platinum [2/3].
Song: "What I Am" reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
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Edie Arlisa Brickell was born on March 10, 1966, in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, USA. She is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her work with the group Edie Brickell and New Bohemians. Her professional profile includes nine known credits, with her work categorized under acting. One of her credited soundtrack contributions is for the film The Way Way Back.
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Brickell is widely known for the 1988 release of Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, which served as the debut album for Edie Brickell and New Bohemians. This album reached number 4 on the Billboard albums chart and achieved double platinum status. The album featured the song What I Am, which reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1988.
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Career timeline

STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces · ThanksIn Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell Live
Conan
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Born on the Fourth of July
Saturday Night Live

Full Filmography

9 titles
  • STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces (2024) Thanks
  • In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon (2024) as Self
  • Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short (2023) as Self
  • Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell Live (2014) as Self
  • Conan (2010) as Self
  • Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O (1993) as Self
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
  • Born on the Fourth of July (1989) as Folk Singer - Syracuse, NY
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  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Edie Brickell best known for?

Edie Brickell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Conan (2010), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), March of the Penguins (2005).

When and where was Edie Brickell born?

Edie Brickell was born on March 10, 1966 in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, USA.

How many credits does Edie Brickell have?

Edie Brickell has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2024.

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Subject: Edie Brickell (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No preamble/JSON/quotes. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Full Name: Ed...

Edie Brickell by the numbers

9credits
5films
4TV series
1975–2024active years

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