Lola Falana
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 11, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey, USA
- Active Years
- 1950–2016 (67 Years)
- Total Credits
- 40 credits in database
Biography
Loletha Elayne Falana, known professionally as Lola Falana, is an American singer, dancer, model, and actress. She was born on September 11, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Her known credits include thirty-nine acting appearances. During her career, she starred in three movies in Italy, the first of which was the Spaghetti Western titled Lola Colt, and through this work she became fluent in Italian. Regarding her family background, her father was an Afro-Cuban who left Cuba to serve in the United States Marine Corps and later became a welder after meeting her mother, who was an African American.
Career overview
Lola Falana, whose birth name is Loletha Elayne Falana, is an American singer, dancer, model, and actress. Born on September 11, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey, she has amassed thirty-nine known acting credits in her career across movies and television shows.
During her career, she starred in three movies in Italy, which enabled her to become fluent in Italian. The first of these Italian films was titled Lola Colt, and it was considered a Spaghetti Western.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops (2016) as Self
- Mary's Land (2013) as Lola Falana
- Ladies Night - Most Famous Hits (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Hotel (1982)
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- The Big Show (1980) as Self
- Siegfried and Roy - Superstars Of Magic (1980) as Self
- Liberace: A Valentine Special (1979) as Herself
- Vega$ (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Mara Carroll
- Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977)
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
- Cos (1976)
- Bob Hope's Comedy Christmas Special (1976)
- Switch (1975) as Armistice Simpson
- Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya (1975)
- Lady Cocoa (1975) as Coco
- The Klansman (1974) as Loretta Sykes
- Hai visto mai (1973)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- The New Bill Cosby Show (1972)
- The Pearl Bailey Show (1971) as Self
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970) as Emma Jones
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Tonight I'll Throw Me (1967) as Self
- Lola Colt (1967) as Lola Gate
- Quando dico che ti amo (1967) as Julia
- A Man Called Adam (1966) as Theo
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Lenore Brooks
- Hullabaloo (1965) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lola Falana best known for?
Lola Falana is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hotel (1982), Lolita (1997), The Love Boat (1977), The Muppet Show (1976).
When and where was Lola Falana born?
Lola Falana was born on September 11, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Lola Falana have?
Lola Falana has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2016.
What is Lola Falana's background in cinema and television?
Loletha Elayne Falana, known professionally as Lola Falana, is an American singer, dancer, model, and actress. She was born on September 11, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Her known credits include thirty-nine acting appearances. During her career, she starred in three movies in Italy, the first of which w...
Lola Falana by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star — aged about 33
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 19
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host — aged about 19
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) — aged about 29
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self — aged about 7
- Vega$ (1978) — aged about 35
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