Occupation actor, musician Spouse Sherry Dean (m. 2000) | Role Actor Name Lee Curreri Children Joey Dean | |
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Full Name Leonard Charles Curreri Born January 4, 1961 (age 63) ( 1961-01-04 ) Bronx, NY, USA Music director Bill: On His Own, Meskada, Breathe, Do-si-do In The Sky, The Deep and Dreamless Sleep Similar People Gene Anthony Ray, Valerie Landsburg, Erica Gimpel, Albert Hague, Cynthia Gibb | ||
Lee Curreri Joins Fame U.K. Reunion 2019
Fame - Lee Curreri interview & "Once in awhile"
Leonard Charles "Lee" Curreri (born January 4, 1961) is an American actor and musician, most famous for his work in the film, Fame (1980) and its television spinoff, Fame (1982-1987).
Contents
- Lee Curreri Joins Fame UK Reunion 2019
- Fame Lee Curreri interview Once in awhile
- Career
- Filmography
- References
He was born in The Bronx, New York and attended high school at Fordham Preparatory School. Curreri also attended the Manhattan School of Music.
Career
Curreri played the role of Bruno Martelli (the keyboard maven) in the film Fame and its spinoff TV series, also known as Fame, after auditioning for the film in New York.
He played piano with In vitro musical group, and the Iona College Singers. He is a songwriter and has worked with a number of performers, including Natalie Cole and Phil Perry.
In December 2008, he appeared on Channel 4's Bring Back... series when Justin Lee Colins managed to get some of the original series cast together.
He released a CD, Aquabox, which has a booklet on the inside containing pictures of one of Curreri's sons, Joey, shortly before his son was born (a pre-birth picture contained in the leaflet).
Filmography
Actor
-
Parasites Rising (Short) (filming) as
Enzo Filipone
1988
T and T (TV Series) as
P.J. Reynolds
- Something in the Air (1988) - P.J. Reynolds
1982
Fame (TV Series) as
Bruno Martelli / The Tin Man
- Baby, Remember My Name (1987) - Bruno Martelli
- The Home Front (1984) - Bruno Martelli (credit only)
- Heritage (1984) - Bruno Martelli
- Signs (1984) - Bruno Martelli (credit only)
- Home Again (1984) - Bruno Martelli (credit only)
- The Deal (1984) - Bruno Martelli
- A Friend in Need (1984) - Bruno Martelli
- Catch a Falling Star (1984) - Bruno Martelli
- Sheer Will (1984) - Bruno Martelli
- Stages (1984) - Bruno Martelli
- A Way of Winning (1984) - Bruno Martelli
- Lisa's Song (1984) - Bruno Martelli (credit only)
- Bottle of Blues (1984) - Bruno Martelli (credit only)
- Appearances (1984) - Bruno Martelli (credit only)
- Equals (1984) - Bruno Martelli
- Secrets (1984) - Bruno Martelli (credit only)
- Break Dance (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Consequences (1983) - Bruno Martelli (credit only)
- Rules (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Knockout (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Hail to the Chief (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 2 (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 1 (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- U.N. Week (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Ending on a High Note (1983) - Bruno Martelli (credit only)
- -Help from My Friends (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Not in Kansas Anymore (1983) - Bruno Martelli / The Tin Man
- Friendship Day (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Blood, Sweat and Circuits (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Love Is the Question (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Sunshine Again (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Star Quality (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- Relationships (1983) - Bruno Martelli
- A Tough Act to Follow (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Homecoming (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Childhood's End (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Words (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Winners (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Solo Song (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Beginnings (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Teachers (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Class Act (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Feelings (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Your Own Song (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- And the Winner Is-. (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- A Special Place (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Reunions (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- A Big Finish (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- A Musical Bridge (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Exposé (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- The Crazies (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Come One, Come All (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- But Seriously Folks (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Street Kid (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- The Strike (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- The Sell-Out (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- To Soar and Never Falter (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Alone in a Crowd (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Tomorrow's Farewell (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Passing Grade (1982) - Bruno Martelli
- Metamorphosis (1982) - Bruno Martelli
1987
Danger Bay (TV Series) as
Paul
- Man of Few Words (1987) - Paul
1986
New Love, American Style (TV Series) as
Andy
- Love and the F.M. Doctor (1986) - Andy
1986
Crystal Heart as
Christopher Newley
1985
Embassy (TV Movie) as
Mike Forte
1981
ABC Afterschool Specials (TV Series) as
Steve
- Starstruck (1981) - Steve
1980
Irene Cara: Fame (Movie Version) (Short) as
Bruno
1980
Fame as
Bruno
Composer
-
The Present Past (Short) (post-production)
2016
Bruna in Beverly Hills (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Pilot
2013
Do-Si-Do in the Sky (Documentary short)
2012
Alienist (Short)
2011
Blue Highway (Short)
2010
Elvira's Movie Macabre (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- The Werewolf of Washington (2010)
- Scared to Death (2010)
- The Satanic Rites of Dracula (2010)
2010
Lesster (Short)
2010
Meskada
2009
Breathe (Short)
2009
Come Hell or High Water (Documentary)
2008
California King (Short)
2007
Linda and Linda (Short)
2007
I Tried
2006
Hip Hop Kidz: It's a Beautiful Thing (Video)
2006
The Deep and Dreamless Sleep
2006
Global, Inc. (Short)
2004
Winning the Peace (TV Short)
1997
Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (TV Series) (36 episodes)
- Reasonable Doubts (1999)
- The Vestige (1999)
- White Dragon (1999)
- Welcome to Bent Copper (1999)
- Critical List (1999)
- The Lord Is My Shepherd (1999)
- Figure Eight (1999)
- Tethered Goat (1999)
- Hide and Seek (1998)
- Iraq and Roll (1998)
- Trade Off (1998)
- A Walk in the Park (1998)
- Party Girl (1998)
- Spyder's Web (1998)
- Who's Who (1998)
- Wild Card (1998)
- Top Event (1998)
- Payback (1998)
- Double-Edged Sword (1998)
- Tight Spot (1998)
- Scorned (1998)
- Apres Vu (1998)
- Déja Vu (1998)
- Hired Guns (1998)
- Surgical Strike (1998)
- When the Hammer Falls (1998)
- Last Chance (1998)
- Missing in Action (1997)
- La Mano Negra (1997)
- Collateral Damage (1997)
- Broken Play (1997)
- Alpha Dogs (1997)
- For Love or Money (1997)
- Over the Wire (1997)
- Power Corrupts (1997)
- Genesis (1997)
1997
Gun (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Shot (1997)
1996
Dangerous Minds (TV Series)
1993
CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Crosses on the Lawn (1993)
1983
Bill: On His Own (TV Movie) (music composed by)
1981
Teenage Suicide: Don't Try It! (Documentary)
Sound Department
2022
25th Annual Family Film Awards (TV Special) (post audio mixer)
2022
Christmas Around the USA (TV Special) (audio post mixer)
2021
Infinite Me (Short) (sound designer)
2013
Do-Si-Do in the Sky (Documentary short) (sound editor)
2012
Marie (TV Series) (audio engineer - 53 episodes)
- Vanna White & Johnathon Schaech (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Daniel Goddard (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Joan Lunden & Deborah Gibson (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Eric Roberts (2013) - (audio engineer)
- James Tupper & Anne Heche (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Drew & Jonathan Scott (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Jami Gertz (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Mark Steines & Christina Ferrare (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Luke Perry (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Heather Thomson (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Angela Kinsey (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Corbin Bernsen (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Robert Patrick (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Suzanne Somers (2013) - (audio engineer)
- Levar Burton (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Melissa Peterman (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Jeanne Cooper (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Margaret Cho (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Charles Shaughnessy (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Jeff Lewis (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Joey Lawrence (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Christopher McDonald (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Bailee Madison (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Teri Polo & Richard Marx (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Jim O'Heir & Ben Bass (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Shaun Robinson (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Lacey Chabert (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Marilu Henner & Donny Osmond (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Vicki Lawrence & Tim Conway (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Carnie Wilson & Jason Gedrick (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Donny Osmond (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Danica McKellar (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Linda Evans (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Windell Middlebrooks (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Jamie Lee Curtis (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Kevin Nealon (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Abby Lee Miler (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Kristoff St. John (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Kristi Yamaguchi (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Florence Henderson (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Tom Bergeron (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Kellie Martin (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Christian LeBlanc (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Mary Murphy (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Mary Hart (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Peri Gilpin (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Dean Cain (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Alana Stewart (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Kelly Monaco (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Mark Steines and Paige Davis (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Marissa Jaret Winokur (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Melody Thomas Scott (2012) - (audio engineer)
- Fran Drescher (2012) - (audio engineer)
Soundtrack
2011
Atlas Shrugged: Part I (producer: "Apertif for Violin and Piano", "Cordial for Violin and Piano", "Appetizer for String Quartet")
1998
Black Cat Run (TV Movie) (performer: "La Mera Medianoche") / (writer: "La Mera Medianoche")
1997
Hysteria (performer: "I Only Have Eyes for You", "Lost in You")
1997
Men Seeking Women (arranger: "The Heart Won't Tell")
1995
Wild Side (performer: "Pa-nang Tofu") / (writer: "Pa-nang Tofu")
1994
Lipstick Camera (producer: "Mom Goes To War")
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Fame (TV Series) (performer - 21 episodes, 1982 - 1984) (music - 9 episodes, 1982 - 1983) (lyrics - 7 episodes, 1982 - 1983) (writer - 3 episodes, 1983 - 1987)
- Baby, Remember My Name (1987) - (writer: "Bird Jam")
- Heritage (1984) - (performer: "From Strength To Strength")
- Rules (1983) - (lyrics: "False Alarm") / (music: "False Alarm") / (performer: "False Alarm")
- Knockout (1983) - (performer: "I Can't Stand Up Alone")
- Fame on Tour: Happy Birthday Israel (1983) - (performer: "Murphy Blues", "Starmaker", "Be My Music" - uncredited) / (writer: "Murphy Blues", "Be My Music" - uncredited)
- Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 2 (1983) - (performer: "Once in a While")
- Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 1 (1983) - (performer: "Once in Awhile")
- The Kids from Fame in Concert (1983) - (performer: "Starmaker", "Could We Be Magic Like You", "We Got The Power" - uncredited) / (writer: "Could We Be Magic Like You" - uncredited)
- Not in Kansas Anymore (1983) - (performer: "We're Off to See the Wizard", "If I Only Had a Brain")
- Friendship Day (1983) - (lyrics: "Murphy Blues") / (music: "Murphy Blues") / (performer: "Better With A Friend", "Murphy Blues")
- Blood, Sweat and Circuits (1983) - (music: "Kitchen Sync") / (performer: "Electricity")
- Love Is the Question (1983) - (performer: "You're Just In Love")
- Sunshine Again (1983) - (music: "Designer Puppies", "Puppy Pop")
- Relationships (1983) - (performer: "The Story of Judy & Roy")
- A Tough Act to Follow (1982) - (performer: "Just When I Needed You")
- Homecoming (1982) - (performer: "Face To Face")
- Beginnings (1982) - (lyrics: "When You Know") / (music: "When You Know")
- Teachers (1982) - (performer: "Wish Me Well")
- A Special Place (1982) - (performer: "Starmaker")
- A Musical Bridge (1982) - (lyrics: "Sho Sho Sho Shorofsky") / (music: "Sho Sho Sho Shorofsky") / (performer: "Sho Sho Sho Shorofsky")
- The Strike (1982) - (performer: "Starmaker")
- The Sell-Out (1982) - (lyrics: "Could We Be Magic Like You") / (music: "Could We Be Magic Like You") / (performer: "High-Fidelity", "Could We Be Magic Like You")
- To Soar and Never Falter (1982) - (lyrics: "Be My Music") / (music: "Be My Music") / (performer: "Be My Music")
- Alone in a Crowd (1982) - ("We Got The Power") / (lyrics: "Alone In A Crowd") / (music: "Alone In A Crowd") / (performer: "Alone In A Crowd")
Music Department
2022
The 90th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (TV Special) (music mixer)
-
Elvira's Movie Macabre (TV Series) (additional music and music supervision - 14 episodes, 2010 - 2011) (animation segment - 1 episode, 2010) (composer - 1 episode, 2010)
- A Bucket of Blood (2011) - (additional music and music supervision)
- Hercules and the Captive Women (2011) - (additional music and music supervision)
- The Manster (2011) - (additional music and music supervision)
- Lady Frankenstein (2011) - (additional music and music supervision)
- Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (2011) - (additional music and music supervision)
- Untamed Women (2011) - (additional music and music supervision)
- Don't Look in the Basement (2011) - (additional music and music supervision)
- I Eat Your Skin (2011) - (additional music and music supervision)
- Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (2010) - (additional music and music supervision) / (animation segment) / (composer: additional music)
- Teenagers from Outer Space (2010) - (additional music and music supervision)
- Eegah (2010) - (additional music and music supervision)
- The Giant Gila Monster (2010) - (additional music and music supervision)
- The Terror (2010) - (additional music and music supervision)
- Night of the Living Dead (2010) - (additional music and music supervision)
2011
When Harry Tries to Marry (additional music recordist)
2006
The Ground Truth (Documentary) (composer: additional music)
2001
Exit Wounds (composer: additional music - uncredited)
1995
Wild Side (composer: additional music)
1995
Sleepstalker (Video) (composer: song "Blue to Black")
1994
Lipstick Camera (song producer)
Writer
1983
Fame (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- Blood, Sweat and Circuits (1983) - (written by)
Miscellaneous
1999
Light It Up (drum programmer - uncredited)
Thanks
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Parasites Rising (Short) (the producers wish to thank) (filming)
Self
2022
BBC News 24 (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 27 November 2022 (2022) - Self
2020
Stars in the House (TV Series) as
Self
- FAME vs GLEE Game Night (2021) - Self
- FAME TV Reunion (2020) - Self
- Fame 40th Anniversary Special (2020) - Self
2019
Granada Reports (TV Series) as
Self - Played Bruno
- 3 May 2019: Evening Bulletin (2019) - Self - Played Bruno
2019
The One Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 2 May 2019 (2019) - Self
2017
Home & Family (TV Series) as
Self - Musical Guest
- Debbie Allen, Erica Gimpel, Carlo Imperato & Lee Curreri/Carolyn Hennesey (2017) - Self - Musical Guest
2008
Bring Back... Fame (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2006
Gylne tider (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #3.8 (2006) - Self
2004
The Terry and Gaby Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.35 (2004) - Self
2004
The Salon (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 26 February 2004 (2004) - Self
2003
The 100 Greatest Musicals (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2002
After They Were Famous (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #3.6 (2002) - Self
2001
I Love 1980's (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- I Love 1980 (2001) - Self
2000
VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Music Movie Stars (2000) - Self
1983
Fame (TV Series) as
Self
- Fame on Tour: Happy Birthday Israel (1983) - Self
- The Kids from Fame in Concert (1983) - Self
1983
Top of the Pops (TV Series) as
Self - Studio Guest
- Episode #20.14 (1983) - Self - Studio Guest
1983
The Kids from Fame: From the Royal Albert Hall London (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1983
Battle of the Beat (TV Special) as
Self
1982
The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Salute to TV's "Fame" (1982) - Self
1980
On Location with: FAME (Documentary short) as
Self - 'Bruno'
Archive Footage
2020
Wait in the Wings (TV Series documentary) as
Bruno Bartelli
- Fame (1980): A Musical Revolution? (2020) - Bruno Bartelli
1987
Fame (TV Series) as
Bruno Martelli
- Of Cabbages and Kings (1987) - Bruno Martelli (uncredited)
References
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