Theo Kogan
Theo Kogan | |
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| Born | December 23, 1969 Quito, Ecuador |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, songwriter, model, actress, makeup artist |
| Known for | Lead singer of Lunachicks, member of Theo & the Skyscrapers |
Theo Kogan (born December 23, 1969) is an American vocalist, songwriter, model, and actress, primarily recognized as the lead singer of the all-female punk ensemble Lunachicks. She has also been involved with the electronic group Theo & the Skyscrapers. Kogan founded a beauty brand named Armour Beauty and currently practices as a professional makeup artist across television, advertising, fashion, and cosmetic industries. She is married to Sean Pierce, guitarist for both Theo & the Skyscrapers and the Toilet Böys.
Early life
Born in Quito, Ecuador to Jewish American parents, Kogan relocated to Brooklyn, New York City, during infancy. Growing up in a musically inclined household—her aunt played with the National Symphony, her uncle was a jazz timpani player, and her father served as a conductor and music educator—she was exposed to artistic influences from an early age.
Inspired by musicians such as the Beatles, Debbie Harry, and Joan Jett, Kogan attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, where she established the band Lunachicks.
Career
Kogan’s filmography includes roles in Zoolander, Rock Star, In the Cut, Bringing Out the Dead, and High Times' Potluck. On television, she has appeared in series like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Third Watch. Additionally, she provided voice acting for Live Freaky! Die Freaky!.
Beyond acting, Kogan contributed musically to the Broadway production Screen Test, directed by Rob Roth, performing with her band Theo and the Skyscrapers. In modeling, she has been featured in advertising campaigns for brands such as Calvin Klein, Rimmel, and Kenneth Cole.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Terror Firmer | Theodora | Also served as music supervisor |
| 1999 | Bringing Out the Dead | Prostitute | |
| 2000 | Hair Burners | Florencia Josephine Manetti | |
| 2001 | Zoolander | Cool Tattoo Girl | |
| 2002 | Tadpole | Woman in Bar | |
| 2002 | The New Generation | Moby | |
| 2002 | High Times' Potluck | Jade | |
| 2003 | In the Cut | Baby Doll Bartender | |
| 2004 | Rock Star | Heaven Scent | |
| 2006 | Live Freaky! Die Freaky! | Hadie | |
| 2009 | Falling Awake | Bartender |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Third Watch | Female Teen | Episode: "The Relay" |
| 2003 | Law & Order: SVU | Club Girl | Episode: "Grief" |