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Biography
Donna Adrian Gaines, known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the "Queen of Disco", while her music gained a global following.
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Awards & recognition
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2013
- Grammy Award — Best Inspirational Performance · 1985
- Grammy Award — Best Dance/Electronic Recording · 1985
- Grammy Award — Best Inspirational Performance · 1984
- Grammy Award — Best Female Rock Vocal Performance · 1980
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- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1979
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Grammy Award — Best Female Pop Vocal Performance · 1984 · nominated
Filmography10 titles
Donna Summer - Live and More Encore!
1999as Self
1999as Self
Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music
2016as Self
2016as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
2025as Self (archive footage)
2025as Self (archive footage)
70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020as Self (archive footage)
2020as Self (archive footage)
Love to Love You, Donna Summer
2023as Self (archive footage)
2023as Self (archive footage)
Family Matters
1989as Aunt Oona
1989as Aunt Oona
Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends
2011as Self
2011as Self
Charlie's Angels
2019Songs
2019Songs
Thank God It's Friday
1978as Nicole Sims
1978as Nicole Sims