
Kirsty MacColl
Actress
Born: October 10, 1959 (41 years old)
Died: December 18, 2000
Place of birth: Croydon, Surrey, England
Biography
English songwriter and singer Kristy MacColl had hits with such albums as "Kite" (1989), "Titanic Days" (1994) and "Tropical Brainstorm" (2000). Her first hit as a songwriter was "They Don't Know" for Tracey Ullman in 1983. Her trademark style is a sharp wit allied to strong melodies. Her work combines these with Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, creating her most upbeat collection yet.
Filmography (4)
- The Ghosts of Oxford Street (1991, ★ 6.4)
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996, ★ 7.1)
- French & Saunders (1987, ★ 7.5)
- She's Having a Baby (1988, ★ 6)