Annie Golden

Annie Golden, born on October 19, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, is a talented American actress and singer known for her dynamic presence in both music and theater. She initially gained recognition as the lead vocalist of The Shirts, a band that became a fixture at the iconic CBGB's during the late 1970s. In the early 1990s, she collaborated with musician Frank Carillo as part of the duo Golden Carillo, releasing three albums: *Fire in Newtown*, *Toxic Emotion*, and *Back for More*. Following her time with the duo, Golden returned to The Shirts, and she has since pursued a solo career, presenting a unique revue titled *Annie Golden's Velvet Prison*, which showcases both original material and songs from her extensive stage career.

Golden's breakthrough came when she was cast in the film adaptation of *Hair*, a role that led to a series of notable appearances on television shows such as *Cheers* and *Miami Vice*. Her Broadway credits are impressive, featuring performances in revivals of *Hair* (1977), *Leader of the Pack*, *Ah, Wilderness!*, *On the Town*, and *The Full Monty*. She notably portrayed Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme in the 1991 musical *Assassins* and served as the standby for two roles in the Broadway production of *Xanadu*.

In addition to her stage work, Golden lent her voice to Marina in Don Bluth’s animated film *The Pebble and the Penguin*. Her remarkable career includes the unique distinction of appearing in three versions of *Hair*: the Broadway revival, the film, and a benefit concert in 2004. More recently, she has been featured in commercials for Coinstar, where she embodies the whimsical character of The Tooth Fairy, adding to her signature charm marked by her distinctive overbite.