Summary
Theo Kogan (born December 23, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, model, and actress.[2] She is best known as the vocalist of the all-girl punk band Lunachicks.[3] She also sang in the dance/electronic band Theo & the Skyscrapers.[4] She also had her own cosmetics line, Armour Beauty, and now works as a professional makeup artist for the TV, advertising, fashion and cosmetics industries.[2][3] She is married to Sean Pierce, the guitarist of Theo & the Skyscrapers and the Toilet Böys.[5]
Theo Kogan | |
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 Kogan live in 2005 with Theo & the Skyscrapers | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 23, 1969 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative, punk, electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress, model |
| Years active | 1987–present[1] |
| Labels | Go Kart, Dark Daddy, Blast First, Safe House |
Career edit
Kogan has had roles in movies such as Zoolander, Rock Star, In the Cut,[6] Bringing Out the Dead,[7] and High Times' Potluck.[8] She has also appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,[4] Third Watch and The Jon Stewart Show.[9] She has done voice over work for Live Freaky! Die Freaky![5] Kogan can also be seen in Screen Test, a Broadway musical directed by Rob Roth which her band Theo and the Skyscrapers composed the music for.[10]
Kogan has modelled in ad campaigns for Calvin Klein,[3] Rimmel, and Kenneth Cole.[3]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Terror Firmer | Theodora | Also music supervisor |
| 1999 | Bringing Out the Dead | Prostitute | |
| 2000 | Hair Burners | Florencia Josephine Manetti | |
| 2001 | Zoolander | Cool Tattoo Girl | |
| 2002 | Tadpole | Woman in Bar | |
| 2002 | The New Generation | Moby | |
| 2002 | High Times' Potluck | Jade | |
| 2003 | In the Cut | Baby Doll Bartender | |
| 2004 | Rock Star | Heaven Scent | |
| 2006 | Live Freaky! Die Freaky! | Hadie | |
| 2009 | Falling Awake | Bartender |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Third Watch | Female Teen | Episode: "The Relay" |
| 2003 | Law & Order: SVU | Club Girl | Episode: "Grief" |
References edit
- ^ Foad, Lisa (June 22, 2006). "Pride stage: Theo And The Skyscrapers". Xtra!.
- ^ a b Alexander, Jenn (October 2007). "Theo and the Skyscrapers". Prick Magazine.
- ^ a b c d Eby, Margaret (2012). Rock and Roll Baby Names: Over 2,000 Music-Inspired Names, from Alison to Ziggy. Gotham. ISBN 978-1592406951.
- ^ a b Guitar World Staff (April 6, 2009). "GW GIRLS: Theo Kogan". guitarworld.com. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
- ^ a b Pelegano, Justin Quinn (February 16, 2006). "Theo Kogan". Trigger Magazine.
- ^ McHugh, Kathleen Anne (2007). Jane Campion (Contemporary Film Directors). University of Illinois Press. p. 167. ISBN 978-0252074479.
- ^ Thompson, David (2004). Scorsese on Scorsese: Revised Edition. Faber & Faber. p. 300. ISBN 0571220029.
- ^ Edison, Mike (2009). I Have Fun Everywhere I Go: Savage Tales of Pot, Porn, Punk Rock, Pro Wrestling, Talking Apes, Evil Bosses, Dirty Blues, American Heroes, and the Most Notorious Magazines in the World. Faber & Faber. p. 265. ISBN 978-0865479036.
- ^ "Theo Kogan". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ New York Times (January 11, 2008). "Spare Times". The New York Times.