Annie Golden, born on October 19, 1951, is an American actress and singer, hailing from Brooklyn, New York.
Her illustrious career began as the lead singer of The Shirts, headlining at the iconic CBGB's in the late 1970s. She later formed the duo Golden Carillo with Frank Carillo, releasing three albums: Fire in Newtown, Toxic Emotion, and Back for More. Returning to The Shirts, she eventually performed solo and with a band.
Golden's acting career took off when she was discovered by Miloš Forman, who cast her in the 1979 film adaptation of Hair. She has since had featured roles on popular TV shows such as Cheers and Miami Vice. On Broadway, she has appeared in numerous productions, including the 1977 revival of Hair, Leader of the Pack, Ah, Wilderness!, On the Town, The Full Monty, and Assassins.
One of her most notable roles was as the title character in the workshop production of Carrie, based on Stephen King's novel. She also played Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme in the 1991 musical Assassins. In 2007, she was hired as a standby actress for the Xanadu musical, playing two comic villain roles.
Golden's distinctive voice can also be heard as Marina in the 1995 animated film The Pebble and the Penguin. Her impressive resume boasts appearances in three separate versions of Hair: the 1977 Broadway revival, the 1979 film adaptation, and a 2004 benefit concert performance.
In recent years, Golden has been seen in commercials for Coinstar, where she portrays The Tooth Fairy. Her trademark is her overbite, which has become an iconic part of her persona.
Golden's film credits include the movie musical Temptation, alongside Adam Pascal, Alice Ripley, Anika Noni Rose, and Zoe Saldana. She also had a small role in the 2009 film I Love You Phillip Morris, starring Ewan McGregor and Jim Carrey, playing a simple woman in need of legal assistance.
