Terri Nunn

Singer and actress known for 'Berlin'

Terri Nunn - Singer and actress known for 'Berlin'
Born

June 26th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A singer-songwriter and actress, gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the band Berlin. The band achieved significant commercial success in the 1980s with hits such as 'Take My Breath Away', which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Nunn began her career in music at an early age and later expanded into acting, appearing in various television shows. The combination of Nunn's vocal talents and her contributions to Berlin established her as a prominent figure in the new wave music scene.

Sang 'Take My Breath Away' with Berlin

Acted in the TV series 'The New Adventures of Beans Baxter'

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