Acting
Oleta Adams
Born 1953-05-04
Department: Acting
Biography
Oleta Adams (born May 4, 1953) is an American singer and pianist. Adams found limited success during the early 1980s, before gaining fame via her contributions to Tears for Fears's international chart-topping album The Seeds of Love (1989). Her albums Circle of One (1991) and Evolution (1993) were top 10 hits in the UK; the former yielded a Grammy-nominated cover of Brenda Russell's "Get Here", which was a top 5 hit in both the UK and the US. Adams has been nominated for four total Grammy Awards, as well as two Soul Train Music Awards.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Oleta Adams
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Sacrée soirée
1987
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ZDF-Fernsehgarten
1986
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Classic Albums
1997
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The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
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Stars 90
1990
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Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
1991
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Tears For Fears - Going To California
1990
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The Prince's Trust Rock Gala
1990
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Classic Albums: Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair
2020
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Tears for Fears - Live From Santa Barbara
2010
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (10 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Classic Albums: Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair | Self | Movie | 2020 |
 | Tears for Fears - Live From Santa Barbara | Vocals | Movie | 2010 |
 | Classic Albums | Self | TV Series | 1997 |
 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show | Self | TV Series | 1996 |
 | Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin | Self - Guest | Movie | 1991 |
 | Stars 90 | Self | TV Series | 1990 |
 | The Prince's Trust Rock Gala | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 1990 |
 | Tears For Fears - Going To California | Self - Piano / Vocals | Movie | 1990 |
 | Sacrée soirée | Self - Tears for Fears | TV Series | 1987 |
 | ZDF-Fernsehgarten | Self | TV Series | 1986 |