Pat Benatar
Biography
Pat Benatar, born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski on January 10, 1953, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, is an American rock singer and songwriter. Professionally known as Pat Benatar, she has 36 known acting credits on The Movie Database. In the United States, her career includes two multi-platinum albums, five platinum albums, and 15 Billboard top 40 singles. Additionally, she achieved eight platinum albums in Canada, where her debut album, In the Heat of the Night, released in 1979, reached number three on the album chart and served as her breakthrough in North America. She is a four-time Grammy Award winner and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November 2022 alongside her husband and guitarist, Neil Giraldo.
Career overview
Pat Benatar, born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski on January 10, 1953, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, is an American rock singer and songwriter. Professionally known as Pat Benatar, she has achieved significant commercial success in the United States, where her career includes two multi-platinum albums, five platinum albums, and 15 Billboard top 40 singles. Her debut album, In the Heat of the Night, was released in 1979 and served as her breakthrough in North America, notably reaching number three on the album chart in Canada, where she also achieved eight platinum albums overall.
In addition to her album sales and charting singles, Benatar is a four-time Grammy Award winner. In November 2022, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside her husband and guitarist, Neil Giraldo. Within the scope of her recorded media profile, she holds 36 known credits in the acting category on the database platform, reflecting her presence in television and film projects alongside her primary career as a foundational rock musician and recording artist.
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Full Filmography
38 titles- Harry Chapin - Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives (2025) as Self
- Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around (2024)
- Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll (2023) as Self
- Women Who Rock (2022) as Self
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) as Self - Inductee
- I Want My MTV (2019) as Self
- American Idol (2018) as Self
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Guest Mentor
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- Benatar-Giraldo Song Stories (2015) as Self
- Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo 35th Anniversary Tour (2014) as Herself
- Pat Benatar: Live - The Summer Vacation Tour (2004) as Herself
- Pat Benatar: Live - The Summer Vacation Tour (2004) Executive Producer
- Pat Benatar: Choice Cuts - The Complete Video Collection (2003) as Self
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
- That '80s Show (2002) as Pat Benatar
- Family Law (1999) as Anna Raines
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self
- Charmed (1998) as Pat Benatar
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Self
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Tribute to Harry Chapin (1991)
- Torn Between Two Fathers (1989) as Donna
- The Secret of My Success (1987) Songs
- American Masters (1986) as Self
- Women in Rock (1986) as Self
- The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) Theme Song Performance
- The Making of Sun City (1985) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Koyaanisqatsi (1983) as Self
- Pat Benatar : Live in New Haven (1983) as Herself - Vocals
- Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special (1982) as Self
- Fridays (1980) as Self - Musical Guest
- Union City (1980) as Jeanette Florescu
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Donna
- Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pat Benatar best known for?
Pat Benatar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tibetan Dog (2011), Tibetan Dog (2011), The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015), Never Mind the Wall (2001).
When and where was Pat Benatar born?
Pat Benatar was born on January 10, 1953 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Pat Benatar have?
Pat Benatar has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2025.
What is Pat Benatar's background in cinema and television?
Pat Benatar, born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski on January 10, 1953, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, is an American rock singer and songwriter. Professionally known as Pat Benatar, she has 36 known acting credits on The Movie Database. In the United States, her career includes two multi-platinum albums, f...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Charmed (1998) as Pat Benatar — aged about 45
- Family Law (1999) as Anna Raines — aged about 46
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self — aged about 49
- Koyaanisqatsi (1983) as Self — aged about 30
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 31
- American Masters (1986) as Self — aged about 33
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