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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.
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Filmography
all 51
self 38
Movies 33
TV Shows 18
Voice 1
Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl (2023)
Heritage Minutes: Jim Egan (2018)
Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen (2018)
Portlandia (2011)
Tony Bennett: An American Classic (2006)
The Black Dahlia (2006)
An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell (2000)
The Last Don (1997)
Ellen (1994)
Teresa's Tattoo (1994)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
Salmonberries (1991)
The Jim Henson Hour (1989)
Super Dave (1987)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1961-11-02 (63 years old)
Birth NameKathryn Dawn Lang
Birth PlaceEdmonton, Canada
ReligionTibetan Buddhism
CitizenshipsCanada
Also Known AsKathryn Dawn Lang
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Canada, Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year, Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Juno Award for Album of the Year, Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award, Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals, GLAAD Vito Russo Award, CASBY Award, Canadian Music Hall of Fame, GLAAD Media Awards, MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video, Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Canada's Walk of Fame, Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, Americana Trailblazer Award, BRIT Award for International Female Solo Artist
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