Lulu - Actor Profile

Lulu

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
38Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 3, 1948
Birth Place: Lennoxtown, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

About Lulu

Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, (born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie; 3 November 1948), best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s. She is internationally identified, especially by North American audiences, with the song "To Sir with Love" from the film of the same name and with the title song to the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. In European countries, she is also widely known for her Eurovision Song Contest winning entry "Boom Bang-a-Bang" and in the UK for her first hit "Shout", which was performed at the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Lulu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lulu reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lulu's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 39% of Lulu's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Boom! Boom! The Best of the Original Basil Brush Show, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lulu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lulu's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lulu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Twiggy Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Arthur's Whisky Susan Average Similar →
2023 Lulu at the BBC Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall Self Average Similar →
2022 The Sound of 007 Self Hit Similar →
2022 Sidney Self Hit Similar →
2022 ABBA V Queen Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2022 My Old School Mrs. Holmes (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 St Andrew’s Day at the BBC Self Hit Similar →
2020 The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 My Generation Self (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Lulu Flop Similar →
2011 Sir Jimmy Savile: As It Happened Self Flop Similar →
2011 Eurovision: Your Country Needs Blue Self Flop Similar →
2010 …Sings Neil Diamond Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2009 Eurovision: Jade's Story Self Flop Similar →
2006 Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party Self Flop Similar →
2002 An Audience with Lulu Self Flop Similar →
2001 Boom! Boom! The Best of the Original Basil Brush Show Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Top of the Pops: The True Story Self Flop Similar →
2000 Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? Irene Smith Average Similar →
1999 It’s Lulu Self Hit Similar →
1997 Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras Self Average Similar →
1996 To Sir, with Love II Barbara Pegg Average Similar →
1995 In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett Sketch Performer (Archive Footage) Hit Similar →
1990 Men in Love - Flop Similar →
1986 Women in Rock Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1982 Alice Alice (singing voice) Average Similar →
1981 An Audience with Dudley Moore - Average Similar →
1974 The Cherry Picker Nancy Average Similar →
1970 Cucumber Castle Lulu the cook Average Similar →
N/A 60s Legends in Concert Self Flop Similar →
1968 Hold On: It's The Dave Clark Five Self Flop Similar →
1967 To Sir, with Love Barbara 'Babs' Pegg Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Music of Lennon & McCartney Self Hit Similar →
1965 U.K. Swings Again Herself Flop Similar →
1965 Gonks Go Beat Self Flop Similar →

Lulu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lulu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lulu is "Boom! Boom! The Best of the Original Basil Brush Show" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Lulu acted in?

Lulu has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lulu?

Other notable films include "Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story", "Lulu at the BBC", and "Twiggy".

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