Melissa Etheridge

Acting

Melissa Etheridge

Born May 29, 1961 · Leavenworth, Kansas, USA (age 65)

Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist. Her eponymous debut album was released in 1988 and became an underground success. It peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and its lead single, "Bring Me Some Water", garnered Etheridge her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female in 1989. Her second album, Brave and C…

Known For

An Inconvenient TruthAn Inconvenient Truth · 2006
An Inconvenient Truth
6.92006
MovieDocumentary
A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.
Jackie's Back!Jackie's Back! · 1999
Jackie's Back!
6.91999
MovieComedyMusic
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
Where the Day Takes YouWhere the Day Takes You · 1992
Where the Day Takes You
6.11992
MovieDramaThriller
King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The de facto leader of a group of teenage runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J and junkie Greg. When Heather, a beautiful girl from Chicago, starts hanging out with King and his crew, it changes the dynamic of the gang. However, it seems as though nothing will alter their dangerous lifestyle.
Welcome Home, Roxy CarmichaelWelcome Home, Roxy Carmichael · 1990
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
6.21990
MovieComedyDrama
Movie star Roxy Carmichael is abandoning the bright lights of Hollywood, Calif. and returning to her small Ohio hometown -- at least long enough to dedicate a city building. And now the whole town of Clyde is bracing for Carmichael's return, most of all her now-married old flame Denton Webb and troubled teen Dinky Bossetti. An orphan with few friends, Dinky is convinced that Carmichael is her birth mother, and that the actress will reclaim her when she returns.
WeedsWeeds · 1987
Weeds
5.31987
MovieDrama
A San Quentin inmate, sentenced to life without parole, writes a play that catches the interest of a reporter.
Teresa's TattooTeresa's Tattoo · 1994
Teresa's Tattoo
4.91994
MovieComedyCrime
Mathematician Teresa just wanted to study during the College spring break. But her friends, who want her to live a little, drag her out to parties. The next thing she knows, she has been drugged, kidnapped, made a redhead, tattooed, and wearing leather?!? Her captors seem to be the most inept crooks ever. They seem to have a plan, if only she could figure out why it involves her.
The Sissy DucklingThe Sissy Duckling · 1999
The Sissy Duckling
5.11999
MovieAnimationFamily
Elmer, a sensitive duckling whose schoolmates tease him. However, after his unusual talents help him save a life, the other members of the flock learn to respect him as he is.
Scenes from the GoldmineScenes from the Goldmine · 1987
Scenes from the Goldmine
4.91987
MovieDrama
A girl trying to make it in the 1980's New Wave rock and roll scene in L.A.

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