Barbra Streisand: Facts & Related Content
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Facts
| Also Known As | Barbara Joan Streisand |
|---|---|
| Born | April 24, 1942 (age 83) • New York City • New York |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015) • Kennedy Center Honors (2008) • Grammy Award (1986) • Grammy Award (1980) • Grammy Award (1977) • Academy Award (1977) • Academy Award (1969) • Emmy Award (1965) • Grammy Award (1965) • Grammy Award (1964) • Grammy Award (1963) • Academy Award (1977): Music (Original Song) • Academy Award (1969): Actress in a Leading Role • Cecil B. DeMille Award (2000) • Emmy Award (2001): Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1995): Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special • Emmy Award (1995): Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1965): Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Actors and Performers • Golden Globe Award (1984): Best Director - Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1978): World Film Favorites • Golden Globe Award (1977): Best Original Song - Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1977): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1975): World Film Favorites • Golden Globe Award (1971): World Film Favorites • Golden Globe Award (1970): World Film Favorites • Golden Globe Award (1969): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Grammy Award (1996): Lifetime Achievement Award • Grammy Award (1993): Grammy Legend Award • Grammy Award (1987): Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female • Grammy Award (1981): Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal • Grammy Award (1978): Song of the Year • Grammy Award (1978): Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female • Grammy Award (1966): Best Vocal Performance, Female • Grammy Award (1965): Best Vocal Performance, Female • Grammy Award (1964): Album of the Year (Other Than Classical) • Grammy Award (1964): Best Vocal Performance, Female • Kennedy Center Honors (2008) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015) |
| Notable Works | “The Barbra Streisand Album” • “The Mirror Has Two Faces” • “The Prince of Tides” • “The Second Barbra Streisand Album” • “Walls” • “Yentl” |
| Married To | James Brolin (1998–present) • Elliott Gould (1963–1971) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Modern Family" (2016) • "The Guilt Trip" (2012) • "Little Fockers" (2010) • "Meet the Fockers" (2004) • "The Mirror Has Two Faces" (1996) • "The Prince of Tides" (1991) • "Nuts" (1987) • "Yentl" (1983) • "All Night Long" (1981) • "The Main Event" (1979) • "A Star Is Born" (1976) • "Funny Lady" (1975) • "For Pete's Sake" (1974) • "The Way We Were" (1973) • "Up the Sandbox" (1972) • "What's Up, Doc?" (1972) • "The Owl and the Pussycat" (1970) • "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" (1970) • "Hello, Dolly!" (1969) • "Funny Girl" (1968) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "The Mirror Has Two Faces" (1996) • "The Prince of Tides" (1991) • "Yentl" (1983) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Yentl" (1983) |
| Albums | "Guilty" (1980) • "Wet" (1979) • "Walls" (2018) • "The Music... The Mem'ries... The Magic!" (2017) • "Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway" (2016) • "Partners" (2014) • "Back to Brooklyn" (2013) • "What Matters Most: Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman" (2011) • "One Night Only" (2010) • "Love Is the Answer" (2009) • "Live in Concert 2006" (2007) • "Guilty Pleasures" (2005) • "The Movie Album" (2003) • "Christmas Memories" (2001) • "Timeless: Live in Concert" (2000) • "A Love Like Ours" (1999) • "Higher Ground" (1997) • "The Concert" (1994) • "Back to Broadway" (1993) • "Till I Loved You" (1988) • "One Voice" (1987) • "The Broadway Album" (1985) • "Emotion" (1984) • "Yentl [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]" (1983) • "Songbird" (1978) • "Streisand Superman" (1977) • "A Star Is Born" (1976) • "Classical Barbra" (1976) • "Lazy Afternoon" (1975) • "ButterFly" (1974) • "The Way We Were" (1974) • "Barbra Streisand...and Other Musical Instruments" (1973) • "Live Concert at the Forum" (1972) • "Barbra Joan Streisand" (1971) • "Stoney End" (1971) • "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever [Original Soundtrack Recording]" (1970) • "What About Today?" (1969) • "Hello, Dolly! [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]" (1969) • "A Happening in Central Park" (1968) • "Funny Girl [Original Soundtrack]" (1968) • "A Christmas Album" (1967) • "Simply Streisand" (1967) • "Je M'appelle Barbra" (1966) • "Color Me Barbra" (1966) • "My Name Is Barbra, Two..." (1965) • "My Name Is Barbra" (1965) • "People" (1964) • "Funny Girl [Original Broadway Cast]" (1964) • "The Third Album" (1964) • "The Second Barbra Streisand Album" (1963) • "The Barbra Streisand Album" (1963) |
Top Questions
When was Barbra Streisand born?
Barbra Streisand was born on April 24, 1942.
Is Barbra Streisand married?
James Brolin (1998–present), Elliott Gould (1963–1971)
Where was Barbra Streisand born?
Barbra Streisand was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
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