Toni Basil, an American who has a net worth of $5 million, is a singer-songwriter, actress, director, filmmaker, dancer, and choreographer.
Toni Basil was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in September 1943.
Her 1982 hit single “Mickey” earned her a spot at number one.
Basil’s acting credits include Pajama Party, Village of the Giants, Sweet Charity, Easy Rider, Myra Breckinridge, Five Easy Pieces, Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood, Slaughterhouse Rock, Pacific Palisades, and Catchfire.
In 1981, she launched her first studio album Word of Mouth, which reached number 15 in the UK and number 22 in the US. She then released her self-titled follow up album in 1983.
“The single “Mickey” achieved the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in both Australia and Canada.
Basil received a Grammy Award nomination in 1984 for Best Video Album and a Primetime Emmy Award in 1988 for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.
An American Choreography Award for Outstanding Achievement in Television – Episodic for Pearl was bestowed upon her in 1997.