Circus of the Stars #4 (1979) as Herself - Ringmaster
The Bob Hope Christmas Special (1973) as Herself
Bob Hope's Christmas Comedy Special (1976) as Herself
Lola! (1975-1976) as Herself
Short Info
Date Of Birth
September 11, 1942
Spouse
Feliciano Vierra Tavares, Jr.
Mark
Performed her signature song "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets" during her Las Vegas shows.
Fact
Born in Camden, New Jersey to Cleao Twine. The family later moved to Philadelphia. Lola attended Germantown High School in Philadelphia. She was raised as Episcopalian but later coverted to Roman Catholicism.
Lola Falana is a world-renowned entertainer, actress, and singer. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 1942, to parents who were both professional dancers. Her father, Carlos, was from Cuba, and her mother, Margaret, was from the United States. Falana began her career as a dancer, and later became a successful singer and actress.
Falana’s first big break came in 1964 when she was cast as a dancer in the film, The Jack Benny Program. She went on to appear in a number of other films and television shows throughout the 1960s and 1970s. In 1970, Falana made her Broadway debut in the musical, Sweet Charity. She also toured with Sammy Davis Jr. in his show, Sammy Davis Jr. and Friends.
Falana’s career took off in the 1980s when she starred in her own television show, The Lola Falana Show. The show was a huge success, and made Falana a household name. She went on to star in a number of films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including The Wiz, Lady Sings the Blues, and Roots: The Gift.
In addition to her successful career as an entertainer, Falana is also a successful businesswoman. She has her own line of cosmetics, jewelry, and clothing. She also has a line of home products. Falana is estimated to be worth $5 million.
Falana has been married twice. Her first husband was dancer Frankie Laine. The couple divorced in 1974. Falana’s second husband is businessman Anthony Thomas. The couple has two children together.
General Info
Full Name
Lola Falana
Date Of Birth
September 11, 1942
Height
1.65 m
Profession
Actor, Dancer, Singer
Education
Germantown High School
Nationality
American
Family
Spouse
Feliciano Vierra Tavares, Jr.
Parents
Cleo Falana, Bennett Falana
Accomplishments
Nominations
Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical, Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actress
Movies
Silverado, Lady Cocoa, The Klansman, The Liberation of L.B. Jones, Lola Colt, A Man Called Adam, Most Famous Hits: Tom Jones & Friends
TV Shows
The New Bill Cosby Show, Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya, Cos, Lola!
Wore a famous silk white evening gown during her Las Vegas shows
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Performed her signature song "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets" during her Las Vegas shows.
Facts
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Fact
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Retired and living with her parents in Philadelphia. [November 1996]
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Lola has recovered sufficiently from her bad attack of multiple sclerosis in 1996, which sent her to her parents' home in Philadelphia, to make her own home in her beloved Las Vegas. [June 2006]
Father is from Cuba. He sang to Lola in Spanish. She later became a popular nightclub singer who performed in various lanuages.
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Born in Camden, New Jersey to Cleao Twine. The family later moved to Philadelphia. Lola attended Germantown High School in Philadelphia. She was raised as Episcopalian but later coverted to Roman Catholicism.
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Was nominated for Broadway's 1975 Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical) for "Doctor Jazz."
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Is of African-American and Cuban descent.
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In later years she has turned to religion for comfort and solace, touring much of the time as an evangelist.
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Was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; after a brief period of (1987) remission, her MS returned in 1996.
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mad About You
1989
Casey's Secretary
Hotel
1986
TV Series
Sheila Wilson
Capitol
1982
TV Series
Charity Blake (1984-1986)
Fantasy Island
1979
TV Series
Esther Bolling
The Love Boat
1978
TV Series
Mara Carroll
Switch
1977
TV Series
Armistice Simpson
Cos
1976
TV Series
Frequent Guest
Lady Cocoa
1975
Coco
Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya
1975
TV Series
Regular Performer
Klansman
1974
Loretta Sykes
The Streets of San Francisco
1974
TV Series
Jackie Sterling
Hai visto mai?
1973
TV Mini-Series
Hostess
The New Bill Cosby Show
1972
TV Series
Regular
Mod Squad
1970
TV Series
Marci Weaver
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
1970
Emma Jones
The F.B.I.
1969
TV Series
Lenore Brooks
Black Tigress
1967
Lola Gate
Quando dico che ti amo
1967
Julia
A Man Called Adam
1966
Theo
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
50 años de
2009
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
La tele de tu vida
2007
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Lady Cocoa
1975
"Pop Goes the Weasel" Title song / performer: "Pop Goes the Weasel" Title song
Sammy and Company
1975
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The 43rd Annual Academy Awards
1971
TV Special performer: "Till Love Touches Your Life"