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Lori Singer, who plays Ariel in "Footloose", beat Madonna in the role for the T.V. show that ran from 1983-1987.  Debbie Allen was originally going to be cast as a student, but she was too old, so she played Lydia Grant. She later returned to play Lydia in the TV series, as well as herself in the American Idolish variety show "Fame". Sadly, Gene Anthony Ray (Leroy) passed away on November 15, 2003 from complications with stroke and HIV. -Thanks to Nick NapolitanoGene Anthony Ray, who played Leroy Johnson in both the movie and tv series, actually attended the High School for the Performing Arts in NYC. Like his character, he posed a challenge to the faculty. Unlike his character, he was asked to leave the school before graduating. He was 41 when he died. -Thanks to GloryinfidelThe actress who plays Hilary Van Doren (in Alan Parker’s Fame 1980), Antonia Franceschi, was also in the first Grease movie (1978) in the credits as 'Dancer'. Notable in crowd dancing scenes throughout the movie, during "Summer Nights", at the end of the film to the song "We go Together" and also busting some serious moves at the hop during the "Born to Hand Jive" number. -Thanks to Nat PatonIrene Cara later went on to sing the title song "What a Feeling" from another great eighties movie: "Flashdance". -Thanks to Teresa ParksBefore starring in "Fame" Irene Cara had starred in "Sparkle" w/Phillip Michael Thomas ("Miami Vice"), Dorian Haywood ("Jesse Owens Story"), Mary Alice ("A Different World") and also "Sister Sister w/Diahann Carroll ("Dynasty") and Rosalyn Cash ("General Hospital)". -Thanks to Kimberly WhiteheadMeg Tilly was one of the extra dancers and can be seen briefly in the dancing in the street scene. -Thanks to Kimberly KinserFamous clothing designer Issac Mizrahi first appeared here as one of the drama students and has a credit under players. -Thanks to David SilvaPaul McCrane, who has gone on to television fame on "ER," actually wrote the song he performs in "Fame" - "Is it Okay if I Call You Mine?" -Thanks to Patrick FogertyThe guy who performs the comedy act just before Ralph Garcia bombs out of the fight w/ Doris is Richard Belzer Det. John Munch on Law and Order. Doris (Maureen Teefy) is also one of the Main stars from Grease 2, co-starring w/ Michelle Pfeiffer. -Thanks to Janna BurgessPaul McCrane also appeared on the T.V. series Cop Rock on ABC. -Thanks to Veronica Carvelli« Click here to add some Fame trivia  Find much more great trivia in the filmmaker's commentary on the Fame DVD.Rediscover your favorites! If you like Fame or 80's Dance / Musical classics, then be sure to check out this list: ..... Dirty Dancing ..... Pink Floyd: The Wall ..... Breakin' ..... Footloose ..... Xanadu ..... Stop Making Sense ..... Times Square ..... Pennies From Heaven ..... Earth Girls Are Easy ..... Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo ..... Purple Rain ..... Girls Just Want to Have Fun ..... Best Little Wh*rehouse In Texas ..... Back To The Beach ..... One From The Heart .....[More] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The street scene in which the guy who says his dad works for the government walks past 2 homeless guys, was filmed in alphabet city. [Thanks to robbie] Can you help? Do you know any of the New York City, New York filming locations used for Fame? [Please send them in] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The soundtrack is great. I enjoy listening to it any time of the day, and you would to if you bought it. Recently remastered for the first time since 1980 it includes three bonus tracks never previously available. Track listing: 1. Fame - Irene Cara 2. Out Here on My Own - Irene Cara 3. Hot Lunch Jam - Irene Cara 4. Dogs in the Yard - Paul McCrane 5. Red Light - Linda Clifford 6. Is It Okay If I Call You Mine? - Paul McCrane 7. Never Alone - Contemporary Gospel Chorus 8. Ralph and Monty (Dressing Room Piano) - Michael Gore 9. I Sing the Body Electric - Eric Brockington 10* Out Here On My Own (Instrumental Version) 11* Fame (Instrumental Version) 12* Miles From Here In the street dancing scene, the song 'Fame' was not what they were dancing to, it was 'Hot Stuff' by Donna Summer. 'Fame' the song wasn't complete yet so they danced to Donna's song and edited the Fame song in post production. -Thanks to Eric Ward« Click here to add new music trivia for Fame Soundtrack Available: On CD | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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