Toni Basil

Biography

Toni Basil is an American singer-songwriter, film and television actress, choreographer, and dancer, best known for her hit single "Mickey", which reached No. 1 in several countries in 1982.

Career Overview

Toni Basil has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Legally Blonde with 2 titles. Signature works include Slaughterhouse Rock, Breakaway, Rockula. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

50

Birth Date

1943-09-22 00:00:00

Birth Place

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

• 

  Slaughterhouse Rock
• 

  Breakaway
• 

  Rockula
• Antonia Christina Basilotta
• 

  Pas de Trois
• 

  David Bowie: The Last Five Years

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

• Legally Blonde (2 titles)
• The Angel Collection (1 titles)
• Easy Rider Collection (1 titles)
• Beach Party Collection (1 titles)
• American Graffiti Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Nicholas Celozzi (1 collaborations)
• Tom Reilly (1 collaborations)
• Donna Denton (1 collaborations)
• Hope Marie Carlton (1 collaborations)
• Tamara Hyler (1 collaborations)
• Steven Brian Smith (1 collaborations)
• Ty Miller (1 collaborations)
• Al Fleming (1 collaborations)
• Lenka Novak (1 collaborations)
• Richard Hench (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (31 credits)

  • Are We Not Men?

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Stringman: The Jack Nitzsche Story

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • David Bowie: The Last Five Years

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Devo: Hardcore Live!

    Herself

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Dancing with the Stars

    - One-Hit Wonders Night (2025) ... Self - Rehearsal Visitor actor actors
    2005
  • Eating

    Jackie

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Catchfire

    (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Pacific Palisades

    Désirée

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Rockula

    Phoebe

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Baywatch

    - The Summer of '85 (1992) ... actor actors
    1989
  • Angel III: The Final Chapter

    Hillary

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Flapjack Floozie

    Dancing Nurse

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Slaughterhouse Rock

    Sammy Mitchell

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Twilight Theater II

    Self- Musical Guest

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Mother, Jugs & Speed

    Addict

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Saturday Night Live

    - Buck Henry with Bill Withers and Toni Basil (1976) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
    1975
  • Greaser's Palace

    Indian Girl

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • The Last Movie

    Rose

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Five Easy Pieces

    Terry Grouse

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Easy Rider

    Mary

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Sweet Charity

    Dancer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Head

    Daddy's Song Dancer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Antonia Christina Basilotta

    Herself

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Breakaway

    Dancer

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Village of the Giants

    Red

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • The T.A.M.I. Show

    Self - Go-Go Dancer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Pajama Party

    Pajama Girl

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Robin and the 7 Hoods

    Flapper (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Pas de Trois

    actor

    actors
    1964

• crew (16 credits)

  • Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

    choreographer

    crew
    2019
  • Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On

    choreographer

    crew
    2010
  • Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour - Live in Holland

    choreographer

    crew
    2009
  • Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

    choreographer

    crew
    2003
  • Legally Blonde

    choreographer

    crew
    2001
  • Sunset Strip

    choreographer

    crew
    2000
  • My Best Friend's Wedding

    choreographer

    crew
    1997
  • Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas

    choreographer

    crew
    1997
  • That Thing You Do!

    choreographer

    crew
    1996
  • David Bowie: Glass Spider

    choreographer

    crew
    1988
  • Peggy Sue Got Married

    choreographer

    crew
    1986
  • Hey Good Lookin'

    choreographer

    crew
    1982
  • First Family

    choreographer

    crew
    1980
  • American Graffiti

    choreographer

    crew
    1973
  • Head

    choreographer

    crew
    1968
  • The T.A.M.I. Show

    choreographer

    crew
    1964

• directing (3 credits)

  • Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant

    director

    directing
    1988
  • The Ping-Pong Match

    director

    directing
    1968
  • A Dance Film

    director

    directing
    1968