Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul

1962-06-19 San Fernando, California, USA 50 Credits

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paula Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreographer for the Laker Girls, where she was discovered by The Jacksons. After choreographing music videos for Janet Jackson, Abdul became a choreographer at the height of the music video era and soon thereafter she was s...

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1660 Vine

1660 Vine

2022

Choreographer

10.0

A group of influencers in a famed Hollywood apartment building pursue their dreams of social media stardom. The residents of 1660 Vine confront questi...

2022 American Rescue Dog Show

2022 American Rescue Dog Show

2022

as Self - Judge

9.2
Acting

The preeminent dog competition featuring rescued companions as they strut their fluff, competing for a slew of “best in” titles while stealing America...

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

2022

as 3-D Reporter / Paula Abdul

7.0
Acting

Decades since their successful television series was canceled, Chip has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman. Dale, me...

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

2020

as Self

8.7
Acting

Interviews with the cast, creators, journalists and celebrity fans, plus behind-the-scenes footage from season six.

Impractical Jokers: The Movie

Impractical Jokers: The Movie

2020

as Paula Abdul

6.6
Acting

The story of a humiliating high school mishap from 1992 that sends the Impractical Jokers on the road competing in hidden-camera challenges for the ch...

A Sister's Secret

A Sister's Secret

2018

as Detective Tucker

7.2
Acting

Twin sisters secretly swap places on their thirtieth birthday. The harmless prank becomes a nightmare when one of them is murdered.

Howard

Howard

2018

as Self (archive footage)

6.9
Acting

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely ...

Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation

Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation

2012

as Self

7.0
Acting

Today's top musical stars—including Paula Abdul, Usher and Glee's Matthew Morrison—reveal why this iconic musical continues to influence and inspire m...

VH1 Divas 2009

VH1 Divas 2009

2009

as Self - Host

Acting

VH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live on September 17, 2009 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilm...

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Waking Sleeping Beauty

2009

as Self (archive footage)

7.2
Acting

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovat...

Brüno

Brüno

2009

as Self - American Idol Judge

5.6
Acting

Flamboyantly gay Austrian television reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews and p...

Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie

Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie

2009

as Paula Abdul (voice)

8.1
Acting

You can learn a lot from a maniacal baby genius bent on a world of domination, but we kinda hope you don't. In the shockingly hilarious 100th episode ...

Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens

Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens

2007

as Self (archive footage)

7.7
Acting

An account of the professional and personal life of renowned American photographer Annie Leibovitz, from her early artistic endeavors to her internati...

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story

2006

as Self

6.5
Acting

A single mother’s American Idol audition helps her rise above a history of poverty, sexual abuse, and illiteracy to achieve national prominence.

American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4

American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4

2005

as Self - Judge (archive footage)

Acting

THE BEST OF AMERICAN IDOL brings you over 3 and 1/2 hours of performances, auditions and bonus footage featuring all your favorite Idols. Enjoy, for t...

American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4

American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4

2005

as Self - Judge

Acting

THE WORST OF AMERICAN IDOL brings you all four seasons of the craziest auditions and most bizarre moments in over 2 and 1/2 hours of sidesplitting, j...

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning

2005

as Herself

5.4
Acting

It's 1987, and best friends Romy and Michele, fresh out of high school, are desperate to get away from their square hometown of Tucson and take their ...

Robots

Robots

2005

as Watch (voice)

6.5
Acting

Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries. Now...

Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

2003

as Self

Acting

Hear those tapping feet on Sesame Street? It's Zoe getting a whirlwind introduction to the world of dance -- with some special help from Paula Abdul. ...

Power Girls

Power Girls

2002

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Video collection of music tracks by female performers.

The Master of Disguise

The Master of Disguise

2002

as Choreographer (uncredited)

4.0
Acting

After the patriarch of the Disguisey family is kidnapped by Devlin Bowman in an attempt to steal the most precious treasures from around the world, It...

The Master of Disguise

The Master of Disguise

2002

Choreographer

4.0

After the patriarch of the Disguisey family is kidnapped by Devlin Bowman in an attempt to steal the most precious treasures from around the world, It...

American Idol: The Search For A Superstar

American Idol: The Search For A Superstar

2002

as Judge

8.0
Acting

How do you turn a talent search into a phenomenon? Simple. You let America be the judge. In the summer of 2002, that's exactly what producer Simon Ful...

Black Knight

Black Knight

2001

Choreographer

5.3

Martin Lawrence plays Jamal, an employee in Medieval World amusement park. After nearly drowning in the moat, he awakens to find himself in 14th centu...

The Waiting Game

The Waiting Game

2001

as Amy Fuentes

4.0
Acting

The two friends Sarah and Amy runs an art gallery in a small town in New England. They share not only the art gallery, but also the longing for true l...

Paula Abdul Cardio Dance

Paula Abdul Cardio Dance

2000

as Self

Acting

Who said exercise has to be like work? This is a workout for people who want to have fun! Paula Abdul brings you the best of her own unique style in...

Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story

Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story

1999

as Denise Walton

5.1
Acting

This is the story of Alan Freed. He was working as a DJ in Cleveland, Ohio, and he discovered how amazing R&B or Rhytym & Blues is, however, the music...

American Beauty

American Beauty

1999

Choreographer

8.0

Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daug...

Touched By Evil

Touched By Evil

1997

as Ellen Collier

4.0
Acting

Successful business advisor Ellen Collier is attacked by a serial rapist, and becomes frightened and withdrawn after the incident. She begins to regai...

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

1995

as Self - Performer

Acting

'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sin...

Paula Abdul's Get Up & Dance

Paula Abdul's Get Up & Dance

1994

as Self

Acting

Paula Abdul has hit many high points in her show biz career -- Laker Girl, singing star and "American Idol" judge. On this disc, she consults with fit...

For Our Children

For Our Children

1993

as Self

7.0
Acting

Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You

1992

as Self

3.9
Acting

Join stars Paula Abdul, Luke Perry, Sinbad, Pauly Shore, Jaleel White and many, many more as they take an entertaining, music-filled and honest look a...

Paula Abdul: Under My Spell Live

Paula Abdul: Under My Spell Live

1992

as Self

Acting

Broadcast recording of Paula Abdul's Under My Spell Tour.

The Doors

The Doors

1991

Choreographer

7.1

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.

L.A. Story

L.A. Story

1991

as Roller Skater in Front of Tail O' the Pup (uncredited)

6.5
Acting

With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make ...

The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III

1989

Choreographer

5.9

Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Dani...

War Dancing - Dance to Win

War Dancing - Dance to Win

1989

Choreographer

6.2

War Dancing tells the tale of Slammer, a small-time hood whose life changes when he is allowed to take part in a music video shoot. He begins to feel ...

She's Out of Control

She's Out of Control

1989

Choreographer

5.2

A Los Angeles radio-station manager's girlfriend shows his teenage daughter how to be sexy.

Barbie Dance Club

Barbie Dance Club

1989

7.5
Acting

Dance along to six hot songs written exclusively for Barbie. learn to do the Barbie dance from Paula Abdul (yes, Paula herself). She takes you step by...

Coming to America

Coming to America

1988

Choreographer

6.9

An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise...

Action Jackson

Action Jackson

1988

Choreographer

5.5

Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.

The Running Man

The Running Man

1987

Choreographer

6.5

By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pac...

Can't Buy Me Love

Can't Buy Me Love

1987

as Dancer (uncredited)

6.9
Acting

Nerdy high schooler Ronald Miller rescues cheerleader Cindy Mancini from parental punishment after she accidentally destroys her mother's designer clo...

Can't Buy Me Love

Can't Buy Me Love

1987

Choreographer

6.9

Nerdy high schooler Ronald Miller rescues cheerleader Cindy Mancini from parental punishment after she accidentally destroys her mother's designer clo...

A Smoky Mountain Christmas

A Smoky Mountain Christmas

1986

as Choreographer (uncredited)

5.8
Acting

A country-western singer on a trip through the Tennessee mountains runs into a reclusive backwoodsman — and a witch.

A Smoky Mountain Christmas

A Smoky Mountain Christmas

1986

Choreographer

5.8

A country-western singer on a trip through the Tennessee mountains runs into a reclusive backwoodsman — and a witch.

Private School

Private School

1983

as Cheerleader (uncredited)

5.7
Acting

Private-school student Christine loves Jim. But her classmate, Jordan, is also vying for Jim's attention and trying to end his relationship with Chris...

Junior High School

Junior High School

1978

as Sherry

3.0
Acting

Before GLEE, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, or even the movie GREASE, four young film school graduates created this all-singing, all-dancing, award-winning musi...

Raging Midlife

Raging Midlife

N/A

as Mary Todd

Acting

Three fanboys are on a quest to recover a famous tank-top after a quirky girl outbids them to satisfy her father's dying wish.