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Kirsty MacColl

Acting Born Oct 10, 1959 Croydon, Surrey, England 13 credits

Biography

English songwriter and singer Kristy MacColl had hits with such albums as "Kite" (1989), "Titanic Days" (1994) and "Tropical Brainstorm" (2000). Her first hit as a songwriter was "They Don't Know" for Tracey Ullman in 1983. Her trademark style is a sharp wit allied to strong melodies. Her work combines these with Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, creating her most upbeat collection yet.

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Full filmography

  • Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
  • Wogan (1982) as Self
  • Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
  • French & Saunders (1987) as herself
  • French & Saunders (1987) as Herself
  • Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • Kirsty MacColl at the BBC (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Ghosts of Oxford Street (1991) as Kitty Fisher
  • Completely Pogued (1988)
  • The Pogues: Poguevision (2006)
  • Billy Bragg: Tooth and Nail (2013)
  • Kirsty MacColl: The Boxed Set (2001) as Self
  • Who Killed Kirsty MacColl? (2004) as Self (archive footage & photos)