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Melissa Etheridge
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Melissa Etheridge

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Born 1961 · Leavenworth, Kansas, USA · Active 1956–2024

Melissa Etheridge, born in 1961, is known for her multifaceted career as a musician and actor. In Scenes From the Goldmine (1987), she plays a pivotal role that reflects the vibrant and chaotic world of the music industry during the 1980s. Etheridge's transition from music to film showcases her versatility, and her performance adds a unique layer to the cult film landscape. Her work in this film resonates with her musical ethos, capturing the spirit of an era defined by artistic exploration.

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Scenes From the Goldmine

Scenes From the Goldmine

1987 ★ 6.5
as Shop Clerk

A girl trying to make it in the 1980's New Wave rock and roll scene in L.A.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
An Inconvenient Truth
2006
Frasier (1993)
Frasier
1993
King of the Hill (1997)
King of the Hill
1997
The Daily Show (1996)
The Daily Show
1996
Hacks (2021)
Hacks
2021
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015

Filmography

71 credits
2020s 12 credits
2024
Runaway Radio as Self
Movie
2024
Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central as Self
Movie
2024
LOUDER: The Soundtrack of Change as Self
Movie ★ 7.4
2024
Norman's Rare Guitars Documentary as Self
Movie ★ 4.0
2024
Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken as Self
TV ★ 6.0
2023
Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll as Self
Movie
2022
No Place Like Home as Narrator
Movie ★ 1.0
2022
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
Movie ★ 8.2
2021
Ahead of the Curve as Self
Movie ★ 7.3
2021
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts as Self
TV ★ 3.2
2021
Hacks as Melissa Etheridge
TV ★ 7.5
2020
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone as Self
Movie ★ 10.0
2010s 10 credits
2019
Tamron Hall as Self - Guest
TV ★ 4.7
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
TV ★ 6.4
2017
The Legend of 420 as Herself
Movie ★ 7.5
2016
Bryan Adams - Wembley Live 1996 as Self
Movie ★ 9.0
2015
Melissa Etheridge - A Little Bit Of Me - Live In L.A. as Herself
Movie ★ 8.7
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.1
2012
Infinity Hall Live as Herself
TV
2010
Marijuana: A Chronic History as Herself
Movie ★ 5.7
2010
Who Do You Think You Are? as Self
TV ★ 6.8
2010
America: The Story of Us as Self
TV ★ 8.2
2000s 18 credits
2009
Bruce Springsteen - 32nd Annual of Kennedy Center Honors as Self
Movie
2009
VH1 Divas 2009 as Self
Movie
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
TV ★ 5.0
2008
The Bonnie Hunt Show as Self
TV ★ 4.4
2005
The Tyra Banks Show
TV ★ 5.0
2005
Hogan Knows Best
TV ★ 5.2
2005
VH1 Storytellers as Self
TV ★ 9.0
2004
Melissa Etheridge - Lucky Live
Movie ★ 8.0
2003
Totally Gay! as Self
Movie ★ 7.5
2003
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special as Self
Movie ★ 7.4
2003
Anderson Cooper 360°
TV ★ 5.4
2002
Melissa Etheridge Live... and Alone as Singer
Movie ★ 7.5
2002
CMT Crossroads as Self
TV ★ 8.0
2002
Sucré salé as Self
TV ★ 9.3
2002
CMT Music Awards as Self - Presenter
TV ★ 10.0
2001
The Concert for New York City as Self
Movie ★ 5.1
2001
Last Party 2000 as Self
Movie ★ 6.8
2000
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
1990s 17 credits
1999
After Stonewall as Narrator (voice)
Movie ★ 5.6
1999
The Sissy Duckling as Mama Duck (voice)
Movie ★ 5.1
1999
Jackie's Back! as Melissa Etheridge
Movie ★ 6.9
1999
Beyond Chance
TV
1997
King of the Hill as Topaz / Singing Hippie (voice)
TV ★ 7.4
1996
The Daily Show as Self
TV ★ 6.4
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV ★ 8.2
1996
Saturday Night Special
TV ★ 7.5
1994
Teresa's Tattoo as Hooker
Movie ★ 4.9
1994
NeXt as Self
TV
1993
For Our Children as Self
Movie ★ 7.7
1993
Camp Christmas as Self - Hostess
Movie ★ 2.7
1993
A Simple Matter of Justice as Self
Movie
1993
Intimate Portrait as Self
TV ★ 4.5
1993
Frasier as Cleo (voice)
TV ★ 7.7
1993
Late Show with David Letterman as Self - Musical Guest
TV ★ 6.4
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV ★ 5.4
1980s 4 credits
1989
MTV Unplugged as Self
TV ★ 7.1
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self
TV ★ 5.6
1987
Scenes from the Goldmine● as Shop Clerk
Movie ★ 4.9
1981
Wetten, dass..? as Self
TV ★ 5.4
1970s 2 credits
1974
3 nach 9 as Self
TV ★ 7.2
1974
American Music Awards as Self - Musical Guest
TV ★ 8.2
1950s 1 credit
1956
Tony Awards as Self - Presenter
TV
s 1 credit
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Live Earth: A Concert for a Climate in Crisis as Self
TV ★ 5.5
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2024
Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken Executive Producer
TV ★ 6.0
2010s 1 credit
2018
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 7.7
2000s 1 credit
2006
An Inconvenient Truth Songs
Movie ★ 7.0
1990s 2 credits
1992
Where the Day Takes You Songs
Movie ★ 6.1
1990
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 6.2
1980s 1 credit
1987
Weeds Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 5.4