Laurie Anderson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 5, 1947 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–2026 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 100 credits in database
Biography
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Task: Write a factual identity profile of Laurie Anderson (Acting).
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Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Constraint 5: Length 90-130 words.
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[1] TMDB: Known for Acting. Known credits: 74. Gender: Female. Birthday: June 5, 1947. Place of Birth: Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA. Also Known As: Laura Phillips Anderson.
[2] Wikipedia (CS): Married in 2008. Played on Reed's albums: Set the Twilight Reeling (1996), Ecstasy (2000), and The Raven (2003).
[3] Wikipedia (SK): Born Laura Phillips Anderson, June 5, 1947, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA. American alternative performer, singer, violinist, and composer who works with new electronic technologies.
[4] Wikipedia (DE): Real name Laura Philips Anderson. Born June 5, 1947, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. US-American performance artist, musician, and film director.
[5] & [6]: General links, no specific new facts.
Name: Laurie Anderson (born Laura Phillips Anderson).
Birth: June 5, 1947, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA.
Professions: American performance artist, musician, film director, composer, singer, violinist, and alternative performer.
Specialization: Works with new electronic technologies.
Acting Credits: Known for acting with 74 known credits.
Musical contributions: Played on Reed's albums Set the Twilight Reeling (1996),
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Laurie Anderson (Acting).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Topic: Career overview (specifically focusing on acting/credits as per prompt context, though the sources cover her broader identity).
[1] TMDB: Known for Acting. Known credits: 74. Gender: Female. Birthday: June 5, 1947. Place of Birth: Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA. Also known as Laura Phillips Anderson.
[2] Wikipedia (CS): Married in 2008. Played on Reed's albums: Set the Twilight Reeling (1996), Ecstasy (2000), and The Raven (2003).
[3] Wikipedia (SK): Born Laura Phillips Anderson, June 5, 1947, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA. American alternative performer, singer, violinist, and composer working with new electronic technologies.
[4] Wikipedia (DE): Real name Laura Philips Anderson. US-American performance artist, musician, and film director.
[5] ČSFD: General info link.
[6] Filmserver: General info link.
Name: Laurie Anderson (born Laura Phillips Anderson).
Birth: June 5, 1947, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA.
Professions: American performance artist, musician, film director, singer, violinist, composer, and alternative performer. She works with new electronic technologies.
Acting/Credits: Known for acting with 74 known credits.
Musical collaborations: Played on Reed's albums Set the Twilight Reeling (1996), Ecstasy (2000), and The Raven (2003).
Personal: Married in 2008.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Laurie Anderson, born Laura Phillips Anderson on June 5, 1947, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA, is an American performance artist, musician, and film director. Her professional work includes roles as a singer, violinist, composer, and alternative performer. She is noted for working with new electronic technologies in her various projects.
Paragraph 2: Credits and Collaborations.
In terms of her professional credits, Anderson is recognized for her work in acting, with 74 known credits listed. Her musical contributions include performing on albums by Reed, specifically the releases Set the Twilight Reeling in 1996, Ecstasy in 2000, and The Raven in 2003.
Paragraph 3: Personal/Summary (if needed to hit word count).
Anderson married in 2008.
Current word count check:
P1: ~45 words.
P2: ~45 words.
P3: ~5 words.
Total: ~95 words.
Problem: The target is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Wait, the sources are very sparse. I cannot invent details to reach the word count. If the sources don't have enough info, I must be careful. Let's re-read.
Sources:
Name: Laurie Anderson / Laura Phillips Anderson / Laura Philips Anderson.
Birth: June 5, 1947, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
100 titles- Nova '78 (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Thank You Very Much (2025) as Self
- Free for All: The Public Library (2025) as Self
- Why I Love The Stars (2025) as Self
- Laurie Anderson Saint Joan of Arc Basilica, Paris (2025)
- Eno (2024) as Self
- Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between (2023) as Self
- Own Forest (2023) Music
- Buke & Gase (2023) as Self
- Sisters with Transistors (2021) as Narrator (voice)
- Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - The River (2021) Director
- Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - The City (2021) Director
- Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - Rocks (2021) Director
- Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - The Road (2021) Director
- Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - The Forest (2021) Director
- Symphony Of The Invisible (2020) as Self (voice)
- Walking While Falling (2020) Music
- The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space (2020) as Self
- Museum Town (2019) as Self
- Feminists: What Were They Thinking? (2018) as Self
- Call Us Ishmael (2018) as Herself
- To the Moon (2018) Director
- Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait (2017) as Self
- aloft (2017) Director
- La Camera Insabbiata (2017) Director
- Yoko Ono Lennon's Courage Awards 2016: Laurie Anderson, Mohammad el Gharani, Eileen Boxer, RoseLee Goldberg, LoftOpera (2016)
- Heart of a Dog (2015) as Narrator
- Heart of a Dog (2015) Director
- Heart of a Dog (2015) Writer
- Heart of a Dog (2015) Producer
- Heart of a Dog (2015) Animation
- Heart of a Dog (2015) Draughtsman
- Heart of a Dog (2015) Camera Operator
- Heart of a Dog (2015) Original Music Composer
- Track Stories (2015) as Self
- Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel - So (2012) as Self
- BAM150 (2012) as Self
- Brainwave (2011) as Self
- Miral (2010) Songs
- William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010) as Self
- Music (2010) as Self
- Homeland: The Story of the Lark (2010)
- A Not So Silent Night (2008) as Self
- Why Birds Sing (2007) as Herself
- Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film (2006) as Narrator
- John Peel's Record Box (2005) as Self
- The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' (2002) as Self
- McLuhan's Wake (2002) as Narrator
- The Rugrats Movie (1998) as Newborn Baby (singing voice)
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
- The Sensual Nature of Sound: 4 Composers Laurie Anderson, Tania Leon, Meredith Monk, Pauline Oliveros (1993) as Herself
- Monster in a Box (1992) Original Music Composer
- Laurie Anderson: The Collected Videos (1991) as The Clones
- Laurie Anderson: The Collected Videos (1991) Producer
- Laurie Anderson: The Collected Videos (1991) Director
- Laurie Anderson: The Collected Videos (1991) Art Direction
- Sphinxes Without Secrets (1991)
- The Human Face (1991) as Presenter
- Carmen (1991) Director
- One World, One Voice (1990) as Self
- John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It (1990) as Self
- Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton (1989) Music
- Heavy Petting (1989) as Self
- Talk Normal (1989) as Herself
- Talk Normal (1989) Writer
- Talk Normal (1989) Producer
- Swimming to Cambodia (1987) Original Music Composer
- Something Wild (1986) Original Music Composer
- Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson (1986) as Self - Keyboards, Vocals / Fenway Bergamot / The Voice of Reason
- Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson (1986) Director
- Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson (1986) Visual Effects
- Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson (1986) Music Producer
- Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson (1986) Writer
- The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July (1986)
- The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July (1986) Music
- The World beyond the World (1986) Music
- What You Mean We? (1986) as Herself
- What You Mean We? (1986) Director
- What You Mean We? (1986) Writer
- Alive from Off Center (1985) as Host
- Alive from Off Center (1985) as Laurie Anderson & Clones
- Alive from Off Center (1985)
- Alive from Off Center (1985) Writer
- Alive from Off Center (1985) Director
- All Star Video (1985) as Self (archive footage)
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1984) as Self
- Or D'Ur (1984) Music
- Bei Bio (1983) as Self
- Closed Circuit (1983) as Sängerin
- No York City (1983) Music
- Set and Reset (1983) Music
- Supermann (1982) Music
- 14 Americans: Directions of the 1970s (1981) as Herself
- Okay (1979) as Self
- Songs for Lines/Songs for Waves (1977)
- Songs for Lines/Songs for Waves (1977) Director
- Songs for Lines/Songs for Waves (1977) Music
- Songs for Lines/Songs for Waves (1977) Writer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Laurie Anderson best known for?
Laurie Anderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nova '78 (2026), Buke & Gase (2023), Mark Twain Prize (1999), The Rugrats Movie (1998).
When and where was Laurie Anderson born?
Laurie Anderson was born on June 5, 1947 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Laurie Anderson have?
Laurie Anderson has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Laurie Anderson's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Laurie Anderson (Acting). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Constraint...
Laurie Anderson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) — aged about 47
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 50
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 28
- The Rugrats Movie (1998) as Newborn Baby (singing voice) — aged about 51
- Nova '78 (2026) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 79
- Buke & Gase (2023) as Self — aged about 76
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