Paula Cole
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 5, 1968 in Rockport, Massachusetts, USA
- Active Years
- 1993–2025 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 6 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Paula Dorothy Cole.
Birthday: April 5, 1968.
Place of Birth: Rockport, Massachusetts, USA.
Gender: Female.
Profession (from Synopsis): American singer-songwriter.
Profession (from TMDB Source): Known for Acting.
Career details:
Vocalist on Peter Gabriel's 1993–1994 Secret World Tour.
First album: Harbinger (released via Imago Records, which folded shortly after).
Second album: This Fire (1996).
This Fire peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200.
Single: "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" (triple-Grammy nominated, reached top ten of Billboard Hot 100 in 1997).
Single: "I Don't Want to Wait" (used as the theme song of Dawson's Creek).
Draft 1: Paula Dorothy Cole was born on April 5, 1968, in Rockport, Massachusetts, USA. She is an American singer-songwriter known for her work in acting. Cole gained attention as a vocalist on Peter Gabriel's 1993–1994 Secret World Tour. Her debut album, Harbinger, was released through Imago Records, a label that folded shortly after the album's release. Her second album, This Fire, was released in 1996 and reached number 20 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The album produced the
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Paula Cole (Acting) based only on the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the text.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Topic: Career overview of Paula Cole (Acting).
Name: Paula Dorothy Cole.
Birthday: April 5, 1968.
Place of Birth: Rockport, Massachusetts, USA.
Profession (from Synopsis): American singer-songwriter.
Profession (from TMDB): Known for Acting.
Career details (from Synopsis):
Performed as a vocalist on Peter Gabriel's 1993–1994 Secret World Tour.
Released first album, Harbinger (label Imago Records folded shortly after release, causing lack of promotion).
Released second album, This Fire (1996).
This Fire peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Produced "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" (triple-Grammy nominated, reached top ten of Billboard Hot 100 in 1997).
Produced "I Don't Want to Wait" (used as the theme song of the television show Dawson's Creek).
TMDB Details:
Known Credits: 10.
Gender: Female.
Paragraph 1: Identity and early career.
Paula Dorothy Cole was born on April 5, 1968, in Rockport, Massachusetts, USA. She is an American singer-songwriter who is also known for her work in acting. Her professional visibility increased following her performances as a vocalist during Peter Gabriel's Secret World Tour, which took place from 1993 to 1994.
Paragraph 2: Musical milestones.
Cole released her debut album, Harbinger, through Imago Records. However, the album experienced a lack of promotion because the label folded shortly after its release. Her second album, titled This Fire, was released in 1996 and achieved worldwide acclaim. This record reached number 20 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The album produced two hit singles. The song Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? received triple-Grammy nominations and reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1997. Additionally, the single I Don't Want to Wait was utilized as the theme song for the television series Dawson's Creek.
Paragraph 3: Credits.
According to The Movie Database, Cole has ten known credits.
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Para 1: ~45 words.
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Total: ~170 words.
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Revised Draft:
Paula Dorothy Cole was born on April 5, 1968, in Rockport, Massachusetts, USA. An American singer-songwriter, she is also recognized for her work in acting. Cole first gained attention for her performances as a vocalist on Peter Gabriel's Secret World Tour, which occurred between 1993 and 1994.
Her recording career includes the release of her first album, Harbinger. This release suffered from
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
6 titles- Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (2025) as Self
- Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests (2006) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music Vol. 5 (2003) as Self
- Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live (1994) as Self - Backing Vocals
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paula Cole best known for?
Paula Cole is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (2025), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993).
When and where was Paula Cole born?
Paula Cole was born on April 5, 1968 in Rockport, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Paula Cole have?
Paula Cole has accumulated over 6 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Paula Cole's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Paula Cole (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headi...
Paula Cole by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (2025) as Self — aged about 57
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 25
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 25
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