Irene Cara—Escalera

American singer and actress (1959–2022)
Person human Q234169
Irene Cara—Escalera
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Irene Cara—Escalera

Summary

Irene Cara—Escalera is a human[1]. Her place of birth was The Bronx[2]. She was born on March 18, 1959[3]. She died in Largo[4]. She died on November 25, 2022[5]. She worked as a singer[6], pianist[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and film actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,431 views/month, #5,054 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Irene Cara—Escalera's place of birth was The Bronx[2].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera was born in New York City[12].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera died in Largo[4].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera was born on March 18, 1959[3].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera died on November 25, 2022[5].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera was married to Conrad Palmisano[13].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Irene Cara—Escalera's native language[15].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera's professions included singer[6].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera worked as a pianist[7].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera worked as a television actor[9].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera worked as a film actor[10].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera worked as a recording artist[16].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera's field of work was film[17].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera's education included a stint at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School[18].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera was educated at Professional Children's School[19].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[20].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera received the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[21].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera received the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album[22].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera was a member of The Harlem Children's Chorus[23].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera is recorded as female[24].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera's Escalera — instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera's genre is pop music[26].
  • Irene Cara—Escalera's genre is contemporary R&B[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include The Bronx[2], a borough of New York City[28], in United States[29], founded in 1898[30] and New York City[12], a global city[31], in United States[32], founded in 1624[33]. Irene Cara—Escalera was born on March 18, 1959[3]. English was her native language[15].

Education

Educated at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School[18], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1961[36] and Professional Children's School[19], a school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1914[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], pianist[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], film actor[10], and recording artist[16]. Irene Cara—Escalera's field of work was film[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Original Song[20], an award for best original song[40], in United States[41]; Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[21], a film award category[42], founded in 1962[43]; and Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album[22], a Grammy Awards[44], in United States[45], founded in 2005[46].

Personal Life

Irene Cara—Escalera was married to Conrad Palmisano[13].

Death and Burial

Irene Cara—Escalera died on November 25, 2022[5]. She passed away in Largo[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[47].

Why It Matters

Irene Cara—Escalera ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,431 views/month, #5,054 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Irene Cara—Escalera born?

Irene Cara—Escalera's place of birth was The Bronx[2].

Where did Irene Cara—Escalera die?

Irene Cara—Escalera died in Largo[4].

Who was Irene Cara—Escalera married to?

Irene Cara—Escalera's spouses include Conrad Palmisano[13].

What did Irene Cara—Escalera do for work?

Irene Cara—Escalera worked as singer[6], pianist[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and film actor[10].

Where did Irene Cara—Escalera go to school?

Irene Cara—Escalera was educated at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School[18] and Professional Children's School[19].

What awards did Irene Cara—Escalera receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Song[20], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[21], and Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . oscars.org. Retrieved . oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [47] . vip.de. vip.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . ccma.cat. Retrieved . ccma.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Nashona · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    George eastman museum people id 142948
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    X (twitter) username irene_cara, Irene_Cara
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    Occupation singer, pianist, stage actor +4
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  3. 27d ago · Սահակ · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, Professional Children's School
    Instrument piano, voice
    Official website https://irenecara.com/
    Described by source Irene Cara, ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ Singer, Dies at 63
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