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In Memoriam · 1959 – 2022

Person · Composer

Irene Cara

Born
1959
Died
2022
  • Also:
  • Music Artist
  • Actress
  • Music Department
16
Credits on file
4
Decades active
3
Awards

In short · Composed for four decades — 16 credits, 2 Golden Globe Award wins.

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  1. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Original Song

  2. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Music (original Song)

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Awards & Nominations

2 wins · 1 nomination

Golden Globe Awards

  • Won1984Golden Globe — Best Original Song
  • Nom1981Golden Globe — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Academy Awards

  • Won1983Oscar — Music (original Song)

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