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Biography
Alanis Nadine Morissette (born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian-American musician, singer, songwriter and actress. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice, Morissette began her career in Canada in the early 1990s with two mildly successful dance-pop albums. Afterward, as part of a recording deal, she moved to Holmby Hills, Los Angeles. In 1995, she released Jagged Little Pill, a more rock-oriented album which sold more than 33 million copies globally and is her most critically acclaimed work to date.
Awards & recognition
- Canadian Music Hall of Fame · 2015
- Juno Award — Pop Album of the Year · 2009
- Canada's Walk of Fame · 2005
- Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award · 2003
- Juno Award — Album of the Year · 2000
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- Juno Award — Video of the Year · 2000
- Grammy Award — Best Female Rock Vocal Performance · 1998
- Grammy Award — Best Rock Song · 1998
- American Music Award — Favorite Pop/Rock Album · 1997
- American Music Award — Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist · 1997
- Grammy Award — Best Music Film · 1997
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1997
- Juno Award — Single of the Year · 1997
- Juno International Achievement Award · 1997
- BRIT Award — International Breakthrough Act · 1996
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1996
- Juno Award — Rock Album of the Year · 1996
- Juno Award — Single of the Year · 1996
- Juno Award — Album of the Year · 1996
- MTV Europe Music Award — Best Female · 1996
- MTV Video Music Award — Best Editing · 1996
- MTV Video Music Award — Best New Artist · 1996
- MTV Video Music Award — Best Female Video · 1996
- Grammy Award — Best Female Rock Vocal Performance · 1995
- Grammy Award — Album of the Year · 1995
- Grammy Award — Best Rock Song · 1995
- Grammy Award — Best Rock Album · 1995
- Juno Award — Pop Album of the Year · 2009 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 2009 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 2005 · nominated
- Juno Award — Music DVD of the Year · 2004 · nominated
- Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award · 2003 · nominated
- Juno Award — Artist of the Year · 2003 · nominated
- Juno Award — Pop Album of the Year · 2003 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female Rock Vocal Performance · 2000 · nominated
- Juno Award — Album of the Year · 2000 · nominated
- Juno Award — Pop Album of the Year · 2000 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 2000 · nominated
- Juno Award — Video of the Year · 2000 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Best Choreography · 2000 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Original Song · 2000 · nominated
- BRIT Award — International Female Solo Artist · 1999 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female Pop Vocal Performance · 1999 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 1998 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female Rock Vocal Performance · 1998 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Rock Song · 1998 · nominated
- American Music Award — Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist · 1997 · nominated
- American Music Award — Favorite Pop/Rock Album · 1997 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Music Film · 1997 · nominated
- Juno Award — Single of the Year · 1997 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1997 · nominated
- American Music Award — Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist · 1996 · nominated
- BRIT Award — International Female Solo Artist · 1996 · nominated
- BRIT Award — International Breakthrough Act · 1996 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Record of the Year · 1996 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 1996 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Music Video · 1996 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1996 · nominated
- Juno Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1996 · nominated
- Juno Award — Rock Album of the Year · 1996 · nominated
- Juno Award — Album of the Year · 1996 · nominated
- Juno Award — Single of the Year · 1996 · nominated
- MTV Europe Music Award — Best Song · 1996 · nominated
- MTV Europe Music Award — Best Female · 1996 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Best Editing · 1996 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Best Direction · 1996 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Video of the Year · 1996 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Best New Artist · 1996 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Best Female Video · 1996 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award – Viewer's Choice · 1996 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Rock Song · 1995 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 1995 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 1995 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Rock Album · 1995 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female Rock Vocal Performance · 1995 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Album of the Year · 1995 · nominated
- MTV Europe Music Award — Best New Act · 1995 · nominated
- Juno Award — Dance Recording of the Year · 1992 · nominated
- Juno Award — Single of the Year · 1992 · nominated
Filmography42 titles
Alanis Morissette: Guardian Angel Tour
2012as Self
2012as Self
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
2015as Self - Musical Guest
2015as Self - Musical Guest
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000as Alanis Morisette
2000as Alanis Morisette
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025as Self (archive footage)
2025as Self (archive footage)
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
as Self
Degrassi
2001as Self
2001as Self
Weeds
2005as Dr. Audra Kitson
2005as Dr. Audra Kitson
The Devil Wears Prada
2006Songs
2006Songs
Sex and the City
1998as Dawn
1998as Dawn
You Can't Do That on Television
1979
1979
Sensitive: The Untold Story
2015as Self
2015as Self
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012as Self (archive footage)
2012as Self (archive footage)
The Graham Norton Show
2007as Self
2007as Self
Nip/Tuck
2003as Poppy
2003as Poppy
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2005Songs
2005Songs
Mad TV
1995as Self
1995as Self
MTV Unplugged
1989as Self
1989as Self
Jagged
2021as Self
2021as Self
Madagascar: A Little Wild
2020as Starlene (voice)
2020as Starlene (voice)
The Milky Way
2014as Self
2014as Self
The Great North
2021as Alanis Morissette (voice)
2021as Alanis Morissette (voice)
Dogma
1999as God
1999as God
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Musical Guest
1975as Self - Musical Guest
Fraggle Rock: Rock On!
as Self
as Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019as Self
2019as Self
Finding Your Roots
2012
2012
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001as That Woman (God)
2001as That Woman (God)
Head Case
2007as Self
2007as Self
Austin City Limits
1975as Self
1975as Self
De-Lovely
2004as Musical Performer - "Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love"
2004as Musical Performer - "Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love"
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
as Self
as Self
Up All Night
2011as Amanda
2011as Amanda
You Can't Do That on Film
2004as Self
2004as Self
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003as Self
2003as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014as Self - Musical Guest
2014as Self - Musical Guest
Being Canadian
2015as Self
2015as Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003as Self
2003as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003as Self
2003as Self
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025as Self - Musical Guest / Singer and Songwriter
2025as Self - Musical Guest / Singer and Songwriter
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009as Self - Guest
2009as Self - Guest
The View
1997as Self - Guest
1997as Self - Guest
Words + Music
2025as Self
2025as Self