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Pia Zadora

Pia Zadora

Actor · born 4 May 1954 · Hoboken, New Jersey, USA

Pia Zadora (born May 4, 1954) is an American actress and singer. After working as a child actress on Broadway, in regional theater, and in the film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), she came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in the highly criticized  Butterfly, she won a Golden Globe Award as New Star of the Year.

When her film career failed to take off, she became a singer of popular standards and made several successful albums backed by a symphonic orchestra; as a singer she earned a measure of respect from critics who had previously written her off as an actress.

Where to start: Hairspray (1988).

As actor 15

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pia Zadora movie?

By viewer score, Hairspray (1988) at 6.8/10.

What are Pia Zadora’s most popular movies?

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, Hairspray, Troop Beverly Hills.

How many movies has Pia Zadora made?

15 films on TMDB, 15 as actor.

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