Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 10, 1959
Died
December 18, 2000 (age 41)
Place of Birth
Croydon, Surrey, England
Also Known As
Kirsty Anna MacColl
Kirsty MacColl
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.
Known For
TV
Top of the Pops
Self
1964
TV
Wogan
Self
1982
TV
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
1996
TV
French & Saunders
herself
1987
TV
French & Saunders
Herself
1987
Film
The Pogues: Poguevision
2006
Film
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Self (archive footage)
2001
Film
Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
The Ghosts of Oxford Street
Kitty Fisher
1991
Film
Billy Bragg: Tooth and Nail
2013
Film
Completely Pogued
1988
Film
Who Killed Kirsty MacColl?
Self (archive footage & photos)
2004
Film
Kirsty MacColl: The Boxed Set
Self
2001
Filmography
2024FilmKirsty MacColl at the BBCas Self (archive footage)2013FilmBilly Bragg: Tooth and Nail2006FilmThe Pogues: Poguevision2004FilmWho Killed Kirsty MacColl?as Self (archive footage & photos)2001FilmKirsty MacColl: The Boxed Setas Self2001FilmKirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacCollas Self (archive footage)1996TVNever Mind the Buzzcocksas Self1991FilmThe Ghosts of Oxford Streetas Kitty Fisher1988FilmCompletely Pogued1987TVFrench & Saundersas herself1982TVWoganas Self1964TVTop of the Popsas Self