Barry Manilow

Acting

Barry Manilow

Born 1943-06-17 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Barry Manilow (born Barry Alan Pincus on June 17, 1943) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer whose career has spanned over six decades. He has achieved significant success on the Adult Contemporary Chart, with 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 number one hits, 28 top ten entries, and 36 songs reaching the top twenty. Manilow is known for numerous popular recordings, including "Could It Be Magic", "Looks Like We Made It", "Mandy", "I Write the Songs", "Can't Smile Without You", "Weekend in New England", and "Copacabana (At the Copa)".

Acting credits

Twilight Theater II poster
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Leslie Nielsen hosts this comedy special featuring satirical sketches and a debate between G. Gordon Liddy and Moon Unit Zappa.

Twilight Theater II

1982

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's poster
4.0

A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

1980

Unconditional Love poster
6.0

After her husband leaves her, a woman travels to London for the funeral of the pop star, Victor Fox, she's adored all her life. There, she meets the lover of the dead pop star, and convinces him to come back to Chicago with her to figure out who killed the singer.

Unconditional Love

2002

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives poster
6.7

The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia Records through his trailblazing work at Arista Records and J Records, with a heavy dose of outstanding music sprinkled in between.

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

2017

Copacabana poster
7.2

In 1948, aspiring songwriter Tony works as a bar pianist; he meets aspiring star Lola, and is immediately smitten. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, they both start finding fame. However, fate steps in and she is swept to Havana to work in a splashy nightclub act where she is convinced she will find her stardom. Instead, she finds Rico, a suave gangster and the club owner.

Copacabana

1985

A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand poster
5.6

On February 11, 2011, Barbra Streisand was honored as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year. At a gala event in Los Angeles, Barbra and an all-star cast of guests performed many of the songs she made famous throughout her illustrious career.

A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand

2011

Sound City poster
7.4

The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.

Sound City

2013

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9.0

Documentary which aired on television in 2004, about the two daughters of Judy Garland and their relationship.

A Tale of Two Sisters - Lorna Luft and Liza Minnelli

2004

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration poster
7.0

Arista's greatest recording artists of the last 25 years gather for this May 15th concert in honor of the record label's 25th anniversary. The highly significant place that Arista Records holds in rock history is highlighted here by the high quality of the music performances and the excitement of the celebrities who introduce each segment. Packed with celebrity guests and classic music, this is a once-in-a-lifetime concert.

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

2000

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs poster
6.5

Live from Carnegie Hall and hosted by Julie Andrews, a host of glittering Broadway stars sing Broadway's best and most enduring love songs. This production is a filmed record of a concert given on 16 October 2000 at the City Center for Music and Dance, New York City, to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. The occasion was particularly notable in that it marked Julie Andrews' (brief) return to singing in public after a four-year hiatus. Originally broadcast on PBS's "Great Performances" (season 29, episode 8).

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs

2001

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10.0

A televised concert special featuring Barry Manilow and special guest star Dionne Warwick.

Barry Manilow: One Voice

1980

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special poster
7.7

Manilow's third special include hits, skits, and a special appearance by John Denver.

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

1979

Goldie and Kids: Listen to Us poster
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Goldie Hawn and guests use music and other formats to explore issues and problems which concern young people.

Goldie and Kids: Listen to Us

1982

The Divine Bette Midler poster
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Follow the career of the Divine Miss M -- singer and actress Bette Midler -- from the bathhouses to Broadway to starring film roles. This A&E biography tells the story of the Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe winner through interviews with friends, family, colleagues and the superstar herself. See clips from stage performances and films, and learn how the star of such films as The Rose, Beaches, and Down and Out in Beverly Hills has stayed on top.

The Divine Bette Midler

2005

The Second Barry Manilow Special poster
7.0

Barry's second TV special aired on ABC in 1978.

The Second Barry Manilow Special

1978

A Barry Manilow Christmas: Live by Request poster
10.0

The internationally renowned superstar Barry Manilow takes requests for Christmas songs and performs live with a band, an orchestra, and special guests including Cyndi Lauper. And in a rare holiday treat, old friends Barry and Bette Midler join together, via media magic, in a duet that each taped separately. Mr. Manilow also hosts this 2-hour festive songfest.

A Barry Manilow Christmas: Live by Request

2003

An Audience with Barry Manilow poster
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Barry Manilow performs many of his best-loved songs including Copacabana, Mandy, Could It Be Magic, and I Write The Songs, and answers questions on a career spanning five decades.

An Audience with Barry Manilow

2011

The Barry Manilow Special poster
8.3

Join Barry "live" on-stage at Ravinia Music Festival in Chicago...and "live" on the streets of New York City with special guest star Penny Marshall. The special was broadcast to record-breaking ratings on ABC in 1977 when more than 34 million people tuned in to see Barry's first national TV showcase. At the 1977 Emmys, Manilow and the program won Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music.

The Barry Manilow Special

1977

A Clay Aiken Christmas poster
10.0

The singer is joined by Barry Manilow, gospel singer Yolanda Adams and “Will & Grace” star Megan Mullally. Songs include “Mary, Did You Know?” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (Aiken); a “Happy Holidays/White Christmas” medley (Manilow); “O Holy Night” Adams); and “I'll Be Home for Christmas” (Mullally). Also: Aiken is joined by Adams and Manilow for “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”

A Clay Aiken Christmas

2004

A Cranberry Christmas poster
4.0

Three days before Christmas and grumpy old Cyrus Grape forbids children to play and skate on the ice over the local cranberry bog near his home. Young Maggie, along with her grandmother and their friend Mr. Whiskers, work together to save Christmas Day for the children by reclaiming their favorite ice skating spot and discovering the land's rightful owner. When Mr. Whiskers learns his sister is coming to visit, it's a scramble to get his house in order and Maggie and her grandmother pitch in to help clean the old house. While working, they uncover a hidden box that holds a surprise for everyone... Maggie and her grandmother make delicious cookies to serve at their Christmas feast.

A Cranberry Christmas

2008

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975 poster
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975

2006

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1975 poster
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The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1975

1975

Barry Manilow: Greatest Hits & Then Some poster
9.0

Documentary film: originally bundled with the Greatest Hits & Then Some collection

Barry Manilow: Greatest Hits & Then Some

2000

Barry Manilow's A Very Barry Christmas poster
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Music legend Barry Manilow and his world-renowned band celebrate the holidays at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino with performances of Manilow's greatest hits along with several holiday favorites.

Barry Manilow's A Very Barry Christmas

2023

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