Biography
Cher (born Cheryl Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Dubbed the "Goddess of Pop", she is known for her androgynous contralto voice, multifaceted career, bold visual presentation and continuous reinvention of her image and sound. Her adaptability has fueled multiple comebacks, cementing her status as a cultural icon over a career spanning seven decades. Cher gained fame in 1965 as part of the folk rock husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher, while also achi...
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Complete Filmography

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
as Self
Live from Radio City Music Hall, witness the concert of a lifetime with a star-studded lineup bringing together legendary Saturday Night Live hall-of-...

Diane Warren: Relentless
2025
as Self
An intimate look at the life, career and process of one of the most accomplished songwriters of all time, Diane Warren.

Music by John Williams
2024
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro ...

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024
as Self
Inductees Are Recognized for Having Contributed Over 25 Years of Musical Excellence. Live on Saturday, October 19th 2024 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldh...

Little Bites
2024
Executive Producer
Mindy, a young widow and mother who tries to protect her daughter Alice from a flesh eating monster named Agyar. Mindy has been secretly sacrificing h...

Joan Rivers at the BBC
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the small screens – the razor-sharp-tongued first lady of...

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in ...

Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion
2024
as Self
“Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” traces the life of the fashion icon on screen and off, highlighting Mackie’s global impact on TV, film, Broadway and conc...

iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023
2023
as Self - Special Guest
This year's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour included performances from artists including Cher, Sabrina Carpenter, OneRepublic, Niall Horan, Doechii, Big ...

iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023
2023
Musician
This year's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour included performances from artists including Cher, Sabrina Carpenter, OneRepublic, Niall Horan, Doechii, Big ...

Cher Meets Rylan
2023
as Self
The goddess of pop sits down for a fun and in-depth chat with Rylan Clark about her new record, her biggest hits and her incredible life and career. F...

Christmas at Graceland
2023
as Self
Musicians pay tribute to Elvis Presley and perform live at his famed estate, Graceland.

ET Vault Unlocked: Cher
2023
as Self
Cher's interviews, romances, journey to becoming an actress, fashion, iconic music video, and new man.

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
2023
as Self - Guest
Paying tribute to a beloved national icon for her birthday, NBC celebrates Carol Burnett’s illustrious career with a star-studded event featuring an A...

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
2023
as Self
A short film tribute about the musician Meat Loaf, released by his family in 2023 on the anniversary of his death.

Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl
2022
as Self
Friends and stars pay tribute to America's comedy sweetheart and her trailblazing television career.

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self
Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carol...

A Night at the Academy Museum
2021
as Self
Exclusive look at the movies' 120-year history as well as an insight into the largest institution in the U.S. dedicated to the arts, sciences and arti...

Val
2021
as Self (archive footage)
For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors has been documenting his own life and craft through film a...

Cher at the BBC
2021
as Self (archive)
Turn back time on a journey through the BBC archives to celebrate singing superstar Cher and her 75th birthday. This selection of songs and chat show ...

Cher: In Her Own Words
2021
as Self
Cher, the star who refused to be boxed in, stood up to conformity, and championed female independence. Proving the doubters wrong with every change of...

Cher & the Loneliest Elephant
2021
as Self
"The World's Loneliest Elephant" Kaavan will finally experience freedom, thanks to his biggest champion, the one & only Cher. We'll follow Cher, Free...

Cher & the Loneliest Elephant
2021
Executive Producer
"The World's Loneliest Elephant" Kaavan will finally experience freedom, thanks to his biggest champion, the one & only Cher. We'll follow Cher, Free...

Bobbleheads: The Movie
2020
as Bobblehead Cher (voice)
Get ready for a big shake-up when misfit bobbleheads take on trashy humans and a slobbery dog who crash their home with plans to swap a new baseball p...

Bang
2020
as Self
CR 16'S cover stars appear as the Angels of Santee Street in Mert & Marcus' short film BANG.

The BRITs at 40
2020
as Self (archive footage
In 2020 the BRIT Awards celebrated a massive 40th ever show. In this documentary Jack Whitehall delves into the archives to narrate an entertaining lo...

Cher: Life in the Spotlight
2019
as Self (archive footage)
A legendary musician, a timeless icon, Cher has secured her legacy amongst the stars. Starting out as a young girl with crippling stage fright, evolvi...

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
2018
as Ruby Sheridan
Five years after meeting her three fathers, Sophie Sheridan prepares to open her mother’s hotel. In 1979, young Donna Sheridan meets the men who each ...

The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
2018
as Self
Documentary exploring The Advocate's role at the forefront of the LGBT movement in the U.S.

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
2018
as Self (archive footage)
A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own ...

Larger than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story
2017
as Self
Iconic makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin was one of the most in-demand makeup artists in the world in the 1980s and '90s and died mysteriously in 2002. Aucoi...

Edith+Eddie
2017
Executive Producer
Edith and Eddie, ages 96 and 95, are America's oldest interracial newlyweds. Their unusual and idyllic love story is threatened by a family feud that ...
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
2014
as Self
In the emergence of the gay movement, music played a crucial role. This documentary explores how artists like Madonna, Boy George, David Bowie or Lady...

And the Oscar Goes To...
2014
as Self (archive footage)
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy ...

Six by Sondheim
2013
as Self (archive footage)
This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.

Dear Mom, Love Cher
2013
as Self
Explores the life of Cher's mother, Georgia Holt, through interviews with her two daughters and grandchildren.

Dear Mom, Love Cher
2013
Executive Producer
Explores the life of Cher's mother, Georgia Holt, through interviews with her two daughters and grandchildren.

Inventing David Geffen
2012
as Self
Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His fa...

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
as (archive footage)
A film where anything can happen - the hero and the heroine changes their faces, age, look, names, and so on. The only same thing: The love between ma...

Southern Rock At The BBC
2012
as Self
Classic clips, from the Old Grey Whistle Test, In Concert and even Wogan, of Southern rock boogie in excelsis from the bands who poured out of the Dee...

Zookeeper
2011
as Janet the Lioness (voice)
Kindhearted Griffin Keyes is one of the best-loved caretakers at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he's more comfortable with the animals than with females o...

Becoming Chaz
2011
as Self
Documentary following Chaz (formerly Chastity) Bono's gender transition. Includes interviews with family members and friends as the transition is foll...

Burlesque
2010
as Tess
Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-...

The Wrecking Crew
2008
as Self - Backup Singer, The Ronettes
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such leg...

AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition
2007
as Self
10th Anniversary of the 100 greatest films as chosen by the American Film Institute.

Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
2006
as Self (archival footage)
Documentary highlighting the development of the screenplay into a film with the desired cast. It also describes the closeness among Italian families, ...

Die 90er - Popwunder & Popsünden
2004
as Self

Cher – The Very Best Of Cher - The Video Hits Collection
2004
The Very Best of Cher: The Video Hits Collection is a collection of 15 of Cher's greatest music videos.

ABBA - The Last Video
2004
as Self
ABBA - THE LAST VIDEO is the film about four hopeful musicians in search of a record contract. They pay a visit to the Big Record Company Boss and his...

Stuck Together: Bringing Stuck on You to the Screen
2004
as Self
Comments from the Farrellys, Thomas, Wessler, Damon, Kinnear, and actors Ray “Rocket” Valliere, Wen Yan Shih, Lawyer Milloy and Tom Brady. They chat a...

Stuck on You
2003
as Cher
In Martha's Vineyard, Mass., conjoined twins Walt and Bob Tenor make the best of their handicap by being the fastest grill cooks in town. While outgoi...

The Best Of Beat
2003
as Self (archive footage)
1 –No Artist. Introduction, 2 –Stevie Wonder. Fingertips, Part 2, 3 –Bob Dylan. Blowin' In The Wind, 4 –Gene Pitney. 24 Hours From Tulsa, 5 –Roy Orbis...

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! countdowns the greatest moments in the entertainment i...

Cher: The Farewell Tour
2003
as Self
Cher: The Farewell Tour Live in Miami is the third live music video title by singer-actress Cher. Released by Warner Music Video in 2003, it contained...

VH1: Divas Las Vegas
2002
as Self - Performer
This concert DVD captures the 2002 VH1 Divas Las Vegas performance at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, the celebrity l...

The Best of Max
2002
as Self
1. Jennifer Lopez: Love Don't Cost A Thing 2. Christina Aguilera: Genie In A Bottle 3. Westlife: Swear It Again 4. Destiny's Child: Survivor 5. Ri...

Cher: Live in Concert
1999
as Self
Live in Concert is the second live music video title by singer and actress Cher. Released by HBO in 1999, it contained footage from Cher's Do You Beli...

Tina Turner : Celebrate!
1999
as Self
Tina Turner celebrates her 60th birthday with this unbelievable 1999 concert. Turner performs a variety from her repertoire from throughout her entire...

The Sonny Bono Story
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Sonny Bono ranked as one of pop-rock's most visible and famous musician/producers of the mid- to late '60s; and in the '70s, he was one of the very fe...

Detroit Rock City
1999
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the four teen fans in Detroit Rock City getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal ...

VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music
1999
as Self - Performer
In 1999, VH1 brought together on one stage high-powered divas like Tina Turner, Cher, and Whitney Houston along with divas in training Leann Rimes, Br...

Tea with Mussolini
1999
as Elsa Strauss-Almerson
In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate M...

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies
1998
as Self / Host
The American Film Institute commemorates the first century of American films with this awesome made-for-TV special highlighting the greatest 100 Ameri...
Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers
1998
as Self
Cher hosts this retrospective about her life and career with former partner and husband, Sonny Bono.
Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers
1998
Executive Producer
Cher hosts this retrospective about her life and career with former partner and husband, Sonny Bono.

An Audience with Elton John
1997
as Self
Elton John entertains a celebrity studio audience, answering questions and singing songs with his guests.
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
1997
as Self
A special celebrating Elizabeth Taylor's 65th birthday featuring never-before-seen footage of her life and career.

If These Walls Could Talk
1996
as Dr. Beth Thompson
A powerful, intimate portrait of three women living in the same house during different eras who all face unplanned pregnancies. The vignettes follow a...

If These Walls Could Talk
1996
Director
A powerful, intimate portrait of three women living in the same house during different eras who all face unplanned pregnancies. The vignettes follow a...

Faithful
1996
as Margaret
A depressed housewife whose husband is having an affair contemplates suicide, but changes her mind when she faces death by a killer hired to do her in...

Trailer Camp
1995
as (Archival)
Film archivist and former director of the San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Jenni Olson created this fast-paced and often funny, campy 75-mi...

Prêt-à-Porter
1994
as Self
During Paris Fashion Week, models, designers and industry hot shots gather to work, mingle, argue and try to seduce one another.

The Player
1992
as Cher
A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

Euro Disney : L'Ouverture
1992
as Self - Chanteuse

The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland
1992
as Self - Performer
On April 11, 1992, The Grand Opening of Euro Disney aired on CBS, offering viewers a spectacular, entertainment-filled evening as well as a special “s...

Cherfitness: Body Confidence
1992
as Self
After the success of her debut fitness video, CherFitness: A New Attitude just a year previously, Cher released a follow-up. under the "CherFitness" ...

Robert Altman's Players
1992
as Self
Behind-the-scenes documentary about a fundraiser which was staged for Robert Altman's film "The Player" (1992).

MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
1991
as Self
A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of MTV. Included are performances created for this special by contemporary music artists who have been as...

Cherfitness: A New Attitude
1991
as Self
Intro to CherFitness: A New Attitude is the first fitness video released by singer/actress Cher. She had been featured in many gym, and fitness commer...

Cher... at the Mirage
1991
as Self
As a performer who puts her heart and soul into every show, Cher is never more riveting than when she's playing Las Vegas. This 1992 show at The Mirag...

Mermaids
1990
as Rachel Flax
Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Flax is tired of her wacky mom moving their family to a different town any time she feels it is necessary. When they move t...

Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990
as Self
Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey is a documentary following rock band Bon Jovi on their successful New Jersey Syndicate Tour between 1988 and 1...
AN EVENING WITH: FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
1990
as Self
Bette Midler, Cher, Olivia Newton-John, Goldie Hawn & Robin Williams perform at a benefit from the Greek Theater

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
1990
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Iconic American artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol is the subject of this documentary, which looks at both his life and his influence on pop culture. Th...

Chances Are
1989
Songs
Louie Jeffries is happily married to Corinne. On their first anniversary, Louie is killed crossing the road. Louie is reincarnated as Alex Finch, and ...

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
1988
as Self
Pee-wee Herman and pals are celebrating Christmas in the Playhouse in their own creative ways: Pee-wee makes a list for Santa Claus 1.5 miles long, te...

Moonstruck
1987
as Loretta Castorini
37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, ev...

Suspect
1987
as Kathleen Riley
When a Supreme Court judge commits suicide and his secretary is found murdered, all fingers point to Carl Anderson, a homeless veteran who's deaf and ...

The Witches of Eastwick
1987
as Alexandra Medford
Three single women in a picturesque Rhode Island village have their wishes granted - at a cost - when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their...

Superstars and their Moms
1987
as Self
Mother's Day special in which celebrities appear with their mothers to relate incidents from their pasts, inspired by the book "Star Mothers" by Georg...

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
as Self (archive footage)
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have ga...

Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
1986
as Self
Celebrities are interviewed about the social and working lives of Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the rest of the Looney Tunes.

Women in Rock
1986
as Self
All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare ...
Rabbit Ears: The Ugly Duckling
1985
as Narrator (voice)
When a young duckling is rejected from his family because of his ugly looks, he embarks on a journey to realize the true meaning of beauty.

Live Aid
1985
as Self
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United State...

Mask
1985
as Rusty Dennis
A boy with a massive facial skull deformity and his biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
1985
as Self (archive footage)
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilarious collection of movie and TV bloopers.

Silkwood
1983
as Dolly Pelliker
The story of Karen Silkwood, a metallurgy worker at a plutonium processing plant who was purposefully contaminated, psychologically tortured and possi...

Cher... A Celebration at Caesars
1983
as Self
A Celebration at Caesars was the first concert residency by Cher. Shows were performed at the Circus Maximus Showroom at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. ...

Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
1982
as Sissy
On the 20th anniversary of his death, the members of a James Dean fanclub gather at a five-and-dime for a reunion.

Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City ...

Magic Night
1980
as Self
This one hour TV special promoting the release of Can't Stop the Music featured the film's stars (The Village People, Valerie Perrine, Steve Guttenber...

Paul McCartney & Wings: Wings Over the World
1979
as Audience member
A television documentary film featuring the rock band Wings. It consists of concert performances from their acclaimed 1975–76 world tour, together wit...

Cher... and Other Fantasies
1979
as Self
Cher... and Other Fantasies is a 1979 prime time network special starring singer and actress Cher, featuring songs from her latest album "Take Me Home...

Cher... and Other Fantasies
1979
Writer
Cher... and Other Fantasies is a 1979 prime time network special starring singer and actress Cher, featuring songs from her latest album "Take Me Home...

Cher... Special
1978
as Self / Various
Cher... Special is a television special starring American singer/actress Cher and featuring guest stars Dolly Parton and Rod Stewart. The show was bro...

Cher... Special
1978
Writer
Cher... Special is a television special starring American singer/actress Cher and featuring guest stars Dolly Parton and Rod Stewart. The show was bro...

Rona Looks at Raquel, Liza, Cher and Ann-Margret
1975
Today, four famous glamour queens let their hair down about their lives, loves and marriages.

The First Nine Months Are the Hardest
1971
as Self
The First Nine Months are the Hardest a musical comedy produced by the legendary team of Bill Persky and Sam Denoff with music written by Ray Charles ...

The Sonny & Cher Nitty Gritty Hour
1970
as Self - Co-Host
Sonny & Cher joke, sing and dance their way through the program, leaving a lasting impression of Cher's magnificent voice, charisma and beauty as well...

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour : Christmas Special 1969
1969
Christmas Show with guests Andy Griffith, Cher, Paul Lynde.

Chastity
1969
as Chastity
After bumming across the Southwest, a tough, young woman steals a car and runs off to Mexico, where she visits a bordello and is indoctrinated by a le...

Good Times
1967
as Cher
Given the opportunity to headline their own feature film by studio executive Mr. Mordicus, Sonny and Cher have three days to come up with an idea for ...

Alfie
1966
Theme Song Performance
A young man leads a promiscuous lifestyle until several life reversals make him rethink his purposes and goals in life.

Wild on the Beach
1965
as Self
3 boys, 3 girls, one beachhouse. The cast of this 1965 comedy includes Frankie Randall, Sherry Jackson, The Astronauts and Sonny & Cher.
Gardel
N/A
In 1920s Buenos Aires, Tango sensation Carlos Gardel is involved with several women, including the baroness Ms. Wakefield. He finds his way to 1930s P...

Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert
N/A
as Self
The opening of Cher’s Take Me Home Tour, featured in this 1981 HBO special, perfectly captures her star power and wit. True to her love of spectacle a...
Untitled Cher Biopic
N/A
Producer
Plot unknown at this time.
Big Baby
N/A
Executive Producer
Adam Lewis, a successful horror screenwriter, is struggling for inspiration for his latest script. After a graphic and realistic nightmare of a hulkin...

Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert
N/A
Producer
The opening of Cher’s Take Me Home Tour, featured in this 1981 HBO special, perfectly captures her star power and wit. True to her love of spectacle a...