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Paula Abdul

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paula Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreographer for the Laker Girls, where she was discovered by The Jacksons
Born: Tue, Jun 19 1962
Birthplace: San Fernando, California, USA
Paula Abdul is 62 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of 2022 American Rescue Dog Show
2022 American Rescue Dog Show
Paula Abdul was 59 in 2022 American Rescue Dog Show as 'Self - Judge'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 2022
Poster of Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Paula Abdul was 59 in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers as '3-D Reporter / Paula Abdul'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2022
Poster of Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Paula Abdul was 57 in Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 07 2020
Poster of Impractical Jokers: The Movie
Impractical Jokers: The Movie
Paula Abdul was 57 in Impractical Jokers: The Movie as 'Paula Abdul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 2020
Poster of A Sister's Secret
A Sister's Secret
Paula Abdul was 56 in A Sister's Secret as 'Detective Tucker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 05 2018
Poster of Howard
Howard
Paula Abdul was 55 in Howard as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 2018
Poster of Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation
Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation
Paula Abdul was 50 in Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2012
Poster of VH1 Divas 2009
VH1 Divas 2009
Paula Abdul was 47 in VH1 Divas 2009 as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Paula Abdul was 47 in Waking Sleeping Beauty as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 2009
Poster of Brüno
Brüno
Paula Abdul was 47 in Brüno as 'Self - American Idol Judge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 2009
Poster of Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
Paula Abdul was 45 in Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie as 'Paula Abdul (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 2007
Poster of Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Paula Abdul was 44 in Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 2007
Poster of Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
Paula Abdul was 44 in Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 2006
Poster of American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4
American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4
Paula Abdul was 43 in American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4 as 'Self - Judge (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2005
Poster of American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4
American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4
Paula Abdul was 43 in American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4 as 'Self - Judge'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2005
Poster of Romy and Michele: In the Beginning
Romy and Michele: In the Beginning
Paula Abdul was 42 in Romy and Michele: In the Beginning as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 30 2005
Poster of Robots
Robots
Paula Abdul was 42 in Robots as 'Watch (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 2005
Poster of Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
Paula Abdul was 40 in Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Power Girls
Power Girls
Paula Abdul was 40 in Power Girls as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 2002
Poster of The Master of Disguise
The Master of Disguise
Paula Abdul was 40 in The Master of Disguise as 'Choreographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2002
Poster of American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
Paula Abdul was 39 in American Idol: The Search For A Superstar as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Waiting Game
The Waiting Game
Paula Abdul was 38 in The Waiting Game as 'Amy Fuentes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 2001
Poster of Paula Abdul Cardio Dance
Paula Abdul Cardio Dance
Paula Abdul was 38 in Paula Abdul Cardio Dance as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 2000
Poster of Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
Paula Abdul was 37 in Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story as 'Denise Walton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of Touched By Evil
Touched By Evil
Paula Abdul was 34 in Touched By Evil as 'Ellen Collier'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Paula Abdul was 33 in Sinatra: 80 Years My Way as 'Self - Performer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1995
Poster of Paula Abdul's Get Up & Dance
Paula Abdul's Get Up & Dance
Paula Abdul was 31 in Paula Abdul's Get Up & Dance as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of For Our Children
For Our Children
Paula Abdul was 30 in For Our Children as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 1993
Poster of Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
Paula Abdul was 30 in Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1992
Poster of Paula Abdul: Under My Spell Live
Paula Abdul: Under My Spell Live
Paula Abdul was 29 in Paula Abdul: Under My Spell Live as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1992
Poster of L.A. Story
L.A. Story
Paula Abdul was 28 in L.A. Story as 'Roller Skater in Front of Tail O' the Pup (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1991
Poster of Barbie Dance Club
Barbie Dance Club
Paula Abdul was 26 in Barbie Dance Club
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love
Paula Abdul was 25 in Can't Buy Me Love as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1987
Poster of A Smoky Mountain Christmas
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Paula Abdul was 24 in A Smoky Mountain Christmas as 'Choreographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1986
Poster of Private School
Private School
Paula Abdul was 21 in Private School as 'Cheerleader (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1983
Poster of Junior High School
Junior High School
Paula Abdul was 16 in Junior High School as 'Sherry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of Raging Midlife
Raging Midlife
Paula Abdul will be 62+ in Raging Midlife as 'Mary Todd'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Muppets Mayhem
The Muppets Mayhem
Paula Abdul was 60+ in The Muppets Mayhem as 'Paula Abdul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 10 2023
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Paula Abdul was 60+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of JANET JACKSON.
JANET JACKSON.
Paula Abdul was 59+ in JANET JACKSON. as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 28 2022
Poster of Made for Love
Made for Love
Paula Abdul was 58+ in Made for Love as 'Anydoors'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of This Is Pop
This Is Pop
Paula Abdul was 58+ in This Is Pop as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 06 2021
Poster of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Paula Abdul was 58+ in Celebrity Wheel of Fortune as 'Self - Contestant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2021
Poster of The Masked Dancer
The Masked Dancer
Paula Abdul was 58+ in The Masked Dancer as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 27 2020
Poster of Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party
Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party
Paula Abdul was 57+ in Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party as 'Herself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 21 2020
Poster of The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us
Paula Abdul was 57+ in The Movies That Made Us as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of A Little Late with Lilly Singh
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Paula Abdul was 57+ in A Little Late with Lilly Singh as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2019
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Paula Abdul was 57+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of RuPaul
RuPaul
Paula Abdul was 56+ in RuPaul as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 2019
Poster of The Nineties
The Nineties
Paula Abdul was 55+ in The Nineties as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 09 2017
Poster of Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
Paula Abdul was 52+ in Lip Sync Battle as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2015
Poster of Fresh Off the Boat
Fresh Off the Boat
Paula Abdul was 52+ in Fresh Off the Boat as 'Holly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 2015
Poster of The Arsenio Hall Show
The Arsenio Hall Show
Paula Abdul was 51+ in The Arsenio Hall Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2013
Poster of Impractical Jokers
Impractical Jokers
Paula Abdul was 49+ in Impractical Jokers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 15 2011
Poster of The X Factor
The X Factor
Paula Abdul was 49+ in The X Factor as 'Self - Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2011
Poster of Live to Dance
Live to Dance
Paula Abdul was 48+ in Live to Dance
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 04 2011
Poster of The Jay Leno Show
The Jay Leno Show
Paula Abdul was 47+ in The Jay Leno Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Paula Abdul was 47+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva
Paula Abdul was 47+ in Drop Dead Diva as 'Judge Paula'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 12 2009
Poster of 2009 Game Show Awards
2009 Game Show Awards
Paula Abdul was 46+ in 2009 Game Show Awards as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Paula Abdul was 46+ in RuPaul's Drag Race as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of Hey Paula
Hey Paula
Paula Abdul was 45+ in Hey Paula
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Paula Abdul was 43+ in The Reichen Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of So You Think You Can Dance
So You Think You Can Dance
Paula Abdul was 43+ in So You Think You Can Dance as ', Self - Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 20 2005
Poster of Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
Paula Abdul was 42+ in Dancing with the Stars as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
Paula Abdul was 42+ in Hell's Kitchen as 'Self - Restaurant Patron'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 30 2005
Poster of The Friday Night Project
The Friday Night Project
Paula Abdul was 42+ in The Friday Night Project
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Fri, Feb 04 2005
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Paula Abdul was 42+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of On Air with Ryan Seacrest
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
Paula Abdul was 41+ in On Air with Ryan Seacrest as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of All of Us
All of Us
Paula Abdul was 41+ in All of Us
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Paula Abdul was 41+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
Paula Abdul was 40+ in Celebrities Uncensored as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Paula Abdul was 40+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Less than Perfect
Less than Perfect
Paula Abdul was 40+ in Less than Perfect as 'Kathleen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of American Idol
American Idol
Paula Abdul was 39+ in American Idol as 'Self - Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 11 2002
Poster of The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show
Paula Abdul was 39+ in The Bernie Mac Show as 'Paula Abdul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 14 2001
Poster of Good Day Live
Good Day Live
Paula Abdul was 39+ in Good Day Live as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 2001
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Paula Abdul was 36+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Paula Abdul was 36+ in Family Guy as 'Paula Abdul (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of TRL
TRL
Paula Abdul was 36+ in TRL
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Paula Abdul was 35+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Paula Abdul was 34+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as 'Paula Abdul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Spin City
Spin City
Paula Abdul was 34+ in Spin City as 'Paula Abdul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Paula Abdul was 34+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Paula Abdul was 34+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Muppets Tonight
Muppets Tonight
Paula Abdul was 33+ in Muppets Tonight as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 1996
Poster of The Single Guy
The Single Guy
Paula Abdul was 33+ in The Single Guy as 'Paula Abdul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Paula Abdul was 32+ in The Wayans Bros. as 'Sasha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Cybill
Cybill
Paula Abdul was 32+ in Cybill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1995
Poster of All That
All That
Paula Abdul was 31+ in All That as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 16 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Paula Abdul was 31+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Paula Abdul was 29+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Paula Abdul was 26+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Going Live!
Going Live!
Paula Abdul was 25+ in Going Live! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of The Tracey Ullman Show
The Tracey Ullman Show
Paula Abdul was 24+ in The Tracey Ullman Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
Paula Abdul was 22+ in MTV Video Music Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of Al TV
Al TV
Paula Abdul was 21+ in Al TV as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1984
Poster of Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
Paula Abdul was 19+ in Champs-Elysées as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Paula Abdul was 19+ in Entertainment Tonight as ', Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Paula Abdul was 13+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Today
Today
Paula Abdul was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952