Fame

About

An American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. With a mixture of drama and music, it followed the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Although fictional, it was based heavily on the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York. Most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California, and in all seasons but the third, several exterior scenes were shot on location in New York City. The popularity of the series, particularly in the UK, led to several hit records and live concert tours by the cast. Despite its success, very few of the actors maintained high-profile careers after the series was cancelled. A number of the cast members were seen again briefly in Bring Back...Fame, a reunion special made for British television in 2008.

Credits

Created by

• Christopher Gore

Produced by

• Ken Ehrlich
• Stan Rogow
• Mel Swope

Cast

• Debbie Allenas Lydia Grant
• Gene Anthony Rayas Leroy Johnson
• Carlo Imperatoas Danny Amatullo
• Nia Peeplesas Nicole Chapman
• Jesse Borregoas Jesse Velasquez
• Billy Hufseyas Christopher Donlon
• Ann Nelsonas Mrs. Berg
• Carrie Hamiltonas Reggie Higgins
• Eric Pierpointas Paul Seeger
• Albert Hagueas Benjamin Shorofsky
• Michael Cerverisas Ian Ware
• Loretta Chandleras Dusty Tyler
• Graham Jarvisas Principal Dyrenforth
• Elisa Heinsohnas Jillian Beckett

Genres