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Also Known As	Cherilyn Sarkisian
Born	May 20, 1946 (age 78) • California
Awards And Honors	Kennedy Center Honors (2018) • Grammy Award (1999) • Academy Award (1988) • Academy Award (1988): Actress in a Leading Role • Academy Award (1988): Actress in a Leading Role • Academy Award (1988): Actress in a Leading Role • Academy Award (1988): Actress in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (2003): Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special • Emmy Award (2003): Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special • Emmy Award (2003): Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special • Emmy Award (2003): Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special • Golden Globe Award (1988): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1988): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1988): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1988): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1984): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1984): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1984): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1984): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1974): Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1974): Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1974): Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1974): Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Grammy Award (2000): Best Dance Recording • Grammy Award (2000): Best Dance Recording • Grammy Award (2000): Best Dance Recording • Grammy Award (2000): Best Dance Recording
Notable Family Members	spouse Sonny Bono • son Chaz Bono
Married To	Gregg Allman (1975–1979) • Sonny Bono (1964–1975) • Gregg Allman (1975–1979) • Sonny Bono (1964–1975) • Gregg Allman (1975–1979) • Sonny Bono (1964–1975) • Gregg Allman (1975–1979) • Sonny Bono (1964–1975)
Musical Acts	Sonny & Cher • Black Rose • Allman and Woman • Sonny & Cher • Black Rose • Allman and Woman • Sonny & Cher • Black Rose • Allman and Woman • Sonny & Cher • Black Rose • Allman and Woman
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Stuck on You" (2003) • "Bobbleheads: The Movie" (2020) • "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018) • "Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh" (2017) • "Zookeeper" (2011) • "Burlesque" (2010) • "Will & Grace" (2002) • "Tea with Mussolini" (1999) • "Faithful" (1996) • "Ready to Wear" (1994) • "The Player" (1992) • "Mermaids" (1990) • "Moonstruck" (1987) • "Suspect" (1987) • "The Witches of Eastwick" (1987) • "Mask" (1985) • "Silkwood" (1983) • "Dead Ringer" (1981) • "Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" (1982) • "Love, American Style" (1971) • "Chastity" (1969) • "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (1967) • "Stuck on You" (2003) • "Bobbleheads: The Movie" (2020) • "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018) • "Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh" (2017) • "Zookeeper" (2011) • "Burlesque" (2010) • "Will & Grace" (2002) • "Tea with Mussolini" (1999) • "Faithful" (1996) • "Ready to Wear" (1994) • "The Player" (1992) • "Mermaids" (1990) • "Moonstruck" (1987) • "Suspect" (1987) • "The Witches of Eastwick" (1987) • "Mask" (1985) • "Silkwood" (1983) • "Dead Ringer" (1981) • "Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" (1982) • "Love, American Style" (1971) • "Chastity" (1969) • "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (1967) • "Stuck on You" (2003) • "Bobbleheads: The Movie" (2020) • "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018) • "Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh" (2017) • "Zookeeper" (2011) • "Burlesque" (2010) • "Will & Grace" (2002) • "Tea with Mussolini" (1999) • "Faithful" (1996) • "Ready to Wear" (1994) • "The Player" (1992) • "Mermaids" (1990) • "Moonstruck" (1987) • "Suspect" (1987) • "The Witches of Eastwick" (1987) • "Mask" (1985) • "Silkwood" (1983) • "Dead Ringer" (1981) • "Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" (1982) • "Love, American Style" (1971) • "Chastity" (1969) • "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (1967) • "Stuck on You" (2003) • "Bobbleheads: The Movie" (2020) • "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018) • "Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh" (2017) • "Zookeeper" (2011) • "Burlesque" (2010) • "Will & Grace" (2002) • "Tea with Mussolini" (1999) • "Faithful" (1996) • "Ready to Wear" (1994) • "The Player" (1992) • "Mermaids" (1990) • "Moonstruck" (1987) • "Suspect" (1987) • "The Witches of Eastwick" (1987) • "Mask" (1985) • "Silkwood" (1983) • "Dead Ringer" (1981) • "Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" (1982) • "Love, American Style" (1971) • "Chastity" (1969) • "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (1967)
Albums	"Dancing Queen" (2018) • "Closer to the Truth" (2013) • "Burlesque [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (2010) • "Live: The Farewell Tour" (2003) • "Living Proof" (2002) • "Not.Com.mercial" (2000) • "Believe" (1998) • "It's a Man's World" (1996) • "Love Hurts" (1991) • "The Ugly Duckling" (1990) • "Heart of Stone" (1989) • "Cher" (1987) • "I Paralyze" (1982) • "Prisoner" (1979) • "Take Me Home" (1979) • "This Is Cher" (1978) • "Cherished" (1977) • "I'd Rather Believe in You" (1976) • "Stars" (1975) • "Half-Breed" (1974) • "Dark Lady" (1974) • "Bittersweet White Light" (1974) • "Foxy Lady" (1972) • "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" (1971) • "3614 Jackson Highway" (1969) • "With Love, Cher" (1968) • "Backstage" (1968) • "The Sonny Side of Cher" (1966) • "Chér" (1966) • "All I Really Want to Do" (1965) • "Dancing Queen" (2018) • "Closer to the Truth" (2013) • "Burlesque [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (2010) • "Live: The Farewell Tour" (2003) • "Living Proof" (2002) • "Not.Com.mercial" (2000) • "Believe" (1998) • "It's a Man's World" (1996) • "Love Hurts" (1991) • "The Ugly Duckling" (1990) • "Heart of Stone" (1989) • "Cher" (1987) • "I Paralyze" (1982) • "Prisoner" (1979) • "Take Me Home" (1979) • "This Is Cher" (1978) • "Cherished" (1977) • "I'd Rather Believe in You" (1976) • "Stars" (1975) • "Half-Breed" (1974) • "Dark Lady" (1974) • "Bittersweet White Light" (1974) • "Foxy Lady" (1972) • "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" (1971) • "3614 Jackson Highway" (1969) • "With Love, Cher" (1968) • "Backstage" (1968) • "The Sonny Side of Cher" (1966) • "Chér" (1966) • "All I Really Want to Do" (1965) • "Dancing Queen" (2018) • "Closer to the Truth" (2013) • "Burlesque [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (2010) • "Live: The Farewell Tour" (2003) • "Living Proof" (2002) • "Not.Com.mercial" (2000) • "Believe" (1998) • "It's a Man's World" (1996) • "Love Hurts" (1991) • "The Ugly Duckling" (1990) • "Heart of Stone" (1989) • "Cher" (1987) • "I Paralyze" (1982) • "Prisoner" (1979) • "Take Me Home" (1979) • "This Is Cher" (1978) • "Cherished" (1977) • "I'd Rather Believe in You" (1976) • "Stars" (1975) • "Half-Breed" (1974) • "Dark Lady" (1974) • "Bittersweet White Light" (1974) • "Foxy Lady" (1972) • "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" (1971) • "3614 Jackson Highway" (1969) • "With Love, Cher" (1968) • "Backstage" (1968) • "The Sonny Side of Cher" (1966) • "Chér" (1966) • "All I Really Want to Do" (1965) • "Dancing Queen" (2018) • "Closer to the Truth" (2013) • "Burlesque [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (2010) • "Live: The Farewell Tour" (2003) • "Living Proof" (2002) • "Not.Com.mercial" (2000) • "Believe" (1998) • "It's a Man's World" (1996) • "Love Hurts" (1991) • "The Ugly Duckling" (1990) • "Heart of Stone" (1989) • "Cher" (1987) • "I Paralyze" (1982) • "Prisoner" (1979) • "Take Me Home" (1979) • "This Is Cher" (1978) • "Cherished" (1977) • "I'd Rather Believe in You" (1976) • "Stars" (1975) • "Half-Breed" (1974) • "Dark Lady" (1974) • "Bittersweet White Light" (1974) • "Foxy Lady" (1972) • "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" (1971) • "3614 Jackson Highway" (1969) • "With Love, Cher" (1968) • "Backstage" (1968) • "The Sonny Side of Cher" (1966) • "Chér" (1966) • "All I Really Want to Do" (1965)