Toni Basil

Toni Basil

81 · Born: Sep 22, 1943

Personal Details

BornSep 22, 1943 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
  • Jacqueline Jessica Anderson
  • Louis Basilotta

Biography

Toni Basil is a multifaceted American creative force, boasting a diverse repertoire of talents that transcend traditional boundaries. As a singer-songwriter, she has crafted catchy and memorable melodies that resonate with audiences worldwide. In addition to her musical endeavors, Basil has also made a significant impact in the world of film and television, showcasing her acting chops in a variety of roles that have captivated viewers of all ages. Furthermore, her expertise as a choreographer has allowed her to bring her unique vision to the world of dance, crafting intricate and captivating routines that have been performed by some of the most talented artists in the industry. And, of course, her most iconic achievement is undoubtedly her chart-topping hit single "Mickey", which dominated the airwaves in 1982, reaching the coveted No. 1 spot in numerous countries and cementing her status as a music legend.

Career

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1990
{"id":60109,"title":"Rockula","year":"1990","character":"Phoebe","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rockula","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60109.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60109.jpg"},"released":1}
Rockula
Rockula as Phoebe
{"id":24815,"title":"Eating","year":"1990","character":"Jackie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/eating","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24815.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24815.jpg"},"released":1}
Eating
Eating as Jackie
{"id":15640,"title":"Catchfire","year":"1990","character":"(uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/catchfire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15640.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15640.jpg"},"released":1}
Catchfire
Catchfire as (uncredited)
{"id":60995,"title":"Slaughterhouse Rock","year":"1988","character":"Sammy Mitchell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/slaughterhouse-rock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60995.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60995.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Slaughterhouse Rock
Slaughterhouse Rock as Sammy Mitchell
{"id":198084,"title":"Teri Garr in Flapjack Floozie","year":"1988","character":"Dancing Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/teri-garr-in-flapjack-floozie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198084.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198084.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":13959,"title":"Angel III: The Final Chapter","year":"1988","character":"Hillary","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/angel-iii-the-final-chapter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13959.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13959.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8585,"title":"Laverne & Shirley","year":1978,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/laverne-shirley","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8585.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8585.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":86063,"title":"Mother, Jugs & Speed","year":"1976","character":"Addict","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mother-jugs-speed-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86063.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86063.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":64860,"title":"Greaser's Palace","year":"1972","character":"Indian Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/greasers-palace-1972","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64860.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64860.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Greaser's Palace
Greaser's Palace as Indian Girl
{"id":34679,"title":"The Last Movie","year":"1971","character":"Rose","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34679.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34679.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":12601,"title":"Five Easy Pieces","year":"1970","character":"Terry Grouse","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/five-easy-pieces","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12601.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces as Terry Grouse
{"id":87090,"title":"Myra Breckinridge","year":"1970","character":"Cigarette Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/myra-breckinridge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87090.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87090.jpg"},"released":1}
Myra Breckinridge
Myra Breckinridge as Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
{"id":65124,"title":"Sweet Charity","year":"1969","character":"Dancer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sweet-charity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7t167jhc3o20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7t167jhc3o20.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity as Dancer (uncredited)
{"id":12470,"title":"Easy Rider","year":"1969","character":"Mary","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/easy-rider","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/111m24d79b38.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/111m24d79b38.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":15116,"title":"Head","year":"1968","character":"Daddy's Song Dancer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/head","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vks14q5mpu8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vks14q5mpu8.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Head
Head as Daddy's Song Dancer (uncredited)
{"id":65601,"title":"Village of the Giants","year":"1965","character":"Red","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/village-of-the-giants","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65601.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
{"id":12861,"title":"Viva Las Vegas","year":"1964","character":"Dancer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/viva-las-vegas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4qvvn5himah0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4qvvn5himah0.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Viva Las Vegas
Viva Las Vegas as Dancer (uncredited)
{"id":65696,"title":"Pajama Party","year":"1964","character":"Pajama Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/pajama-party","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65696.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65696.jpg"},"released":1}
Pajama Party
Pajama Party as Pajama Girl
{"id":26563,"title":"Robin and the 7 Hoods","year":"1964","character":"Flapper (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/robin-and-the-7-hoods","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26563.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26563.jpg"},"released":1}
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Robin and the 7 Hoods as Flapper (uncredited)
{"id":208066,"title":"Only in Theaters","year":"2022","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/only-in-theaters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_208066.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_208066.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
{"id":111848,"title":"David Bowie: The Last Five Years","year":"2017","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/david-bowie-the-last-five-years","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/p7nhep345mo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/p7nhep345mo0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":212959,"title":"David Bowie: The Man Who Stole the World","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/david-bowie-the-man-who-stole-the-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_212959.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_212959.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":36989,"title":"Hardcore Devo Live!","year":"2015","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hardcore-devo-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_36989.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_36989.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":103836285,"title":"100 Greatest Songs of the '80s","year":2006,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/100-greatest-songs-of-the-80s","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103836285.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103836285.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":268000,"title":"The Dream Studio","year":"2004","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-dream-studio","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268000.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":196,"title":"Saturday Night Live","year":1975,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/saturday-night-live","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/r89ce0uhh4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/r89ce0uhh4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":87859,"title":"The T.A.M.I. Show","year":"1964","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-tami-show","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87859.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87859.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
{"id":80326,"title":"Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant","year":"1988","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/talking-heads-storytelling-giant","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80326.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80326.jpg"},"released":1}
1988