Barbra Streisand

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About

Barbra Streisand is an American singer, actress, and filmmaker. She achieved both critical and commercial success in her career, garnering numerous awards including eight Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and an Academy Award. She is especially known for her trademark vocals, which has earned her the title of being one of the best-selling female recording artists of all time.

Barbra Streisand Timeline

1942

Barbra Streisand is Born

On April 24, 1942, Barbra Streisand was born in Brooklyn, New York.

1960

Streisand Gets Her Big Break

Streisand lands her first major role in the Off-Broadway production of "I Can Get It For You Wholesale".

1963

First Album Released

Streisand releases her debut album The Barbra Streisand Album to critical and commercial success.

1969

Wins an Oscar

Streisand wins the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance in Funny Girl.

1976

Streisand Directs Movie

Streisand makes her directorial debut with A Star Is Born, which also stars Kris Kristofferson.

1980

Receives Kennedy Center Honor

Streisand becomes the youngest person ever to receive the Kennedy Center Honors.

1985

Grammy Award for Album of the Year

Streisand wins her eighth Grammy Award for the album The Broadway Album.

5 Interesting Facts about Barbra Streisand

1. First Female to Win an Oscar

Barbra Streisand was the first female to win multiple Academy Awards, including Best Actress for her performance in Funny Girl (1968).

2. One of the Few People to Receive an Emmy, a Grammy, and an Oscar

Barbra Streisand is one of the few people to have won all four major awards - an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony.

3. Established a Film Production Company

In 1972, Barbra Streisand established Barwood Films, a film production company which has produced films like The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) and What's Up, Doc? (1972).

4. Voice Acting in Movies

Barbra Streisand has done voice acting in movies like The Prince of Egypt (1998) as Tzipporah, and in Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) as Susan Murphy/Ginormica.

5. First Woman to Direct a Film That Grossed Over $100 Million

Barbra Streisand was the first woman to direct a film that grossed over $100 million. Her film, The Prince of Tides (1991), grossed over $164 million worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Barbra Streisand birthday?

Barbra Streisand is an iconic American singer, actor, and composer who was born on April 24, 1942, and is currently 81 years old. She is best known for her timeless catalogue of popular songs and musicals, such as the renowned song "People", which earned her a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1964.

What is the Net Worth of Barbra Streisand?

Barbra Streisand has an estimated net worth of $400M. Recognized as one of the most successful recording artists of all time, she also has amassed a fortune from her film career and ongoing music tours as well as investments and business ventures. She has won multiple accolades from the music and film industry, which have helped her increase her wealth.