John Travolta
Edna Turnblad
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Jul 20, 2007 · Hairspray: Directed by Adam Shankman. With John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes. Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.
- (136K)
- Comedy, Drama, Musical
- Adam Shankman
- 2007-07-20
- Personality
- Role
- Songs
- Actresses
Tracy is kind-hearted and eternally optimistic. She sees that her hometown of Baltimore and society as a whole is flawed. At various points, she notes Balitmore's issues with flashers, alcoholics, homelessness, racism, bigotry, and discrimination. Despite all of this, she holds onto the hope that the future can be changed and that she can work to m...
Tracy dreams of becoming a dancer on The Corny Collins Show, a teen dance show starring several of the popular students from her school. She deals with bullying and discrimination at school because of her weight and her fashion sense, in particular her hair. During her journey, she befriends black classmates who share her dream, but are only allowe...
Tracy performs the following songs or participates in the scene in some way. 1. Good Morning Baltimore 2. The Nicest Kids in Town* 3. Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now 4. I Can Hear The Bells 5. (The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs* 6. The Madison‡ 7. Ladies' Choice** 8. The Nicest Kids in Town(reprise) 9. The New Girl in Town** 10. Welcome to the '60s 11. ...
Tracy was played by actress Ricki Lakein the 1988 film, Ricki Lake later made an appearance in the 2007 remake as a talent agent.
- 3 min
Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, the film follows the "pleasantly plump" teenager Tracy Turnblad (Blonsky) as she pursues stardom as a dancer on a local television dance show and rallies against racial segregation.
- $203.5 million
- Marc Shaiman
- $75 million
Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with all the right moves, is obsessed with the Corny Collins Show. Every day after school, she and her best friend Penny run home to watch the show and drool over the hot Link Larkin, much to Tracy's mother Edna's dismay.
Tracy Turnblad: Tayla Parx ... Little Inez (as Taylor Parks) Jayne Eastwood ... Miss Wimsey: Paul Dooley ... Mr. Spritzer: Jerry Stiller ... Mr. Pinky: Darren Frost ... Cameraman: John Waters ... Flasher: Joe Parro ... Teacher: Nick Loren ... Cop Nick
Jul 9, 2020 · Hairspray 2007, Ingenious Media. Tracy goes after her dreams and stands up for what she believes in even if it means disappointing her parents or potentially losing the love of her high school life. She stays true to herself because she’s proud of who she is and she believes that change is possible for her and other people.
Jul 19, 2007 · It is Tracy who pulls her out of her shell, and without entirely letting go of Edna's timidity, Travolta explores the exhibitionistic and sensual sides of her personality.
