K.D. Lang - Actor Profile

K.D. Lang

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
28Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 2, 1961
Birth Place: Consort, Alberta, Canada

About K.D. Lang

Kathryn Dawn Lang OC AOE (born November 2, 1961), known by her stylized stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress. Lang has won Juno Awards and Grammy Awards for her musical performances. Hits include the songs "Constant Craving" and "Miss Chatelaine". A mezzo-soprano, lang has contributed songs to movie soundtracks and has collaborated with musicians such as Roy Orbison, Tony Bennett, Elton John, The Killers, Anne Murray, Ann Wilson, and Jane Siberry. She performed at the closing ceremony of the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, and at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she performed Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". Lang has also been active as an animal rights, gay rights, and Tibetan human rights activist. She is a tantric practitioner of the old school of Tibetan Buddhism. Description above from the Wikipedia article k.d. lang, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.  

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of K.D. Lang reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of K.D. Lang's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), K.D. Lang remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best K.D. Lang Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from K.D. Lang's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of K.D. Lang.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 k.d. lang: songs & silence Self Flop Similar →
2021 Anne Murray: Full Circle Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 k.d. lang - Ingénue Redux - Live From the Majestic Theatre Cantante Flop Similar →
2018 Heritage Minutes: Jim Egan Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2018 Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen Self - Performer Super Hit Similar →
2017 Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 Self Flop Similar →
2016 Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 This Beat Goes On: Canadian Pop Music in the 1970s Self Flop Similar →
2009 k.d. lang - Live in London with the BBC Orchestra herself Flop Similar →
2007 Anne Murray Friends and Legends Self Flop Similar →
2007 Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic Self Flop Similar →
2006 Tony Bennett: An American Classic Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Black Dahlia Lesbian Bar Singer (uncredited) Average Similar →
2002 Tony Bennett - Wonderful World: Live In San Francisco Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 K.D. Lang: Live By Request herself Flop Similar →
2000 An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell Self Flop Similar →
2000 Eye of the Beholder Hilary Flop Similar →
1999 Roy Orbison: The Anthology Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1997 Songs & Visions Self Flop Similar →
1994 Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged Self Flop Similar →
1994 Teresa's Tattoo Michelle Flop Similar →
1994 Truth or Dairy Self Flop Similar →
1991 Salmonberries Kotzebue Flop Similar →
1991 K.D. Lang: Harvest of Seven Years - Flop Similar →
1991 Stand On Your Man Self Flop Similar →
1990 Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter Self Flop Similar →
1988 Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special Self Hit Similar →
1988 Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night Self - Backing Vocals Super Hit Similar →

K.D. Lang - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of K.D. Lang?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring K.D. Lang is "Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has K.D. Lang acted in?

K.D. Lang has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by K.D. Lang?

Other notable films include "Anne Murray: Full Circle", "Tony Bennett Celebrates 90", and "Tony Bennett: An American Classic".