Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand on the cover of her album Higher GroundBarbra Streisand (born April 24, 1942) is an American singer and film actress, producer, and director. She was born Barbara Joan Streisand in Brooklyn, New York and educated at Beis Yakov School and Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn. Her father passed away when she was only fifteen months old, and she had a lifelong turbulent relationship with her stepfather. Following a music competition, she became a club singer in her teens. She originally had wanted to be an actress, and appeared in a number of off-off-Broadway productions, including one with then-aspiring actress Joan Rivers, but when her boyfriend Barry Dennen helped her shape a club act - first performed in a gay bar in Manhattan's Greenwich Village - she became a smashing success as a singer. She signed to Columbia Records in 1962 and her first album, The Barbra Streisand Album, won two Grammy Awards in 1963. From 1962 she also appeared on Broadway, first in the musical I Can Get It For You Wholesale and then as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl (1964). She built on her success with a number of television specials for CBS. Her first film was a reprise of her Broadway hit, Funny Girl (1968), for which she won the 1968 Academy Award for Best Actress, sharing it with Katharine Hepburn (The Lion in Winter), the first time ever there was a tie in an Oscar category. Her next two movies were also based on musicals, while her fourth film was based on a Broadway play. She also starred in the original screwball comedies What's Up, Doc? (1972), with Ryan O'Neal, and For Pete's Sake (1974), and the hugely successful drama The Way We Were with Robert Redford. In 1970 she had a topless scene in The Owl and the Pussycat. She quickly regretted the move and bought up all prints of the film, deleting the scene. When High Society magazine published the original photos of her bare breasts, Streisand sued them. Over the years, Streisand has won two Oscars, five Emmys, and eight Golden Globes, as well as a number of other awards. Her second Academy Award was as composer of the song "Evergreen", from A Star Is Born (1976). In 1995 she received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She has produced a number of her own films, setting up Barwood Films in 1972. For Yentl (1983) she was producer, director, writer, and star, an experience she largely repeated for The Prince of Tides (1991). Steven Spielberg called Yentl a masterpiece, and many critics praised the film as well as Prince of Tides, leading to much controversy when she never received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Some claimed that her well-known uncompromising, tough behavior was to blame for the shutout, while others felt that Hollywood was punishing her for being a woman, and if a man behaved the same way, he would have been given recognition. She has recorded more than forty albums, after her early work in the 1960s (The Second Barbra Streisand Album, The Third Album, My Name Is Barbra, etc.) Many were soundtrack albums from her films. In 1991 she released a 4-album box set, entitled Just for the Record. A separate disc, entitled "Highlights from Just for the Record" featured two dozen tracks, including live material, greatest hits, rarities and otherwise, from her early recordings up to 1991. Around 1992, however, success was not in Barbra's favor. She was losing money, and sought advice from former boyfriend Dennen. He suggested she perform in a series of live concerts, not only for financial reasons, but to overcome her chronic stage fright, as well. The tour was one of the biggest all-media merchandise parlays in history. Dennen later wrote a book called My Life with Barbra. She was married to Elliott Gould from 1963 to 1971, with whom she had her only child, son Jason Gould (who later appeared as her son in The Prince Of Tides). She briefly dated Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in the early 70s, had long-term relationships with hairdresser-turned-producer Jon Peters and tennis player Andre Agassi, and later married actor James Brolin in 1998. In December 2004 she had a procedure to remove polyps from her colon. With President Bill ClintonStreisand is known for her outspoken liberal political views, and is a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party. Her strong, larger-than-life personality was satirized on the South Park animated series in an episode called "Mecha-Streisand", in which she tried to take over the world by transforming herself into a giant robot. In 2004, Streisand returned to the big screen as an actress in the comedy Meet the Fockers, as Dustin Hoffman's wife, with Ben Stiller, Robert DeNiro, and Blythe Danner. The film debuted at #1 and Streisand received positive reviews. Filmography (selected)
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The film debuted at #1 and Streisand received positive reviews. Among her roles she starred with Kevin Costner in Waterworld, at the time the most expensive movie ever made. In 2004, Streisand returned to the big screen as an actress in the comedy Meet the Fockers, as Dustin Hoffman's wife, with Ben Stiller, Robert DeNiro, and Blythe Danner. Jeanne Tripplehorn (born June 10, 1963 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American film actress. Her strong, larger-than-life personality was satirized on the South Park animated series in an episode called "Mecha-Streisand", in which she tried to take over the world by transforming herself into a giant robot. Julia. Streisand is known for her outspoken liberal political views, and is a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party. The Perfect Tribute (1991) (TV) ... In December 2004 she had a procedure to remove polyps from her colon. Beth Garner. She briefly dated Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in the early 70s, had long-term relationships with hairdresser-turned-producer Jon Peters and tennis player Andre Agassi, and later married actor James Brolin in 1998. Dr. She was married to Elliott Gould from 1963 to 1971, with whom she had her only child, son Jason Gould (who later appeared as her son in The Prince Of Tides). Basic Instinct (1992) ... Dennen later wrote a book called My Life with Barbra. Pastel. The tour was one of the biggest all-media merchandise parlays in history. The Night We Never Met (1993) ... He suggested she perform in a series of live concerts, not only for financial reasons, but to overcome her chronic stage fright, as well. Abby McDeere. She was losing money, and sought advice from former boyfriend Dennen. The Firm (1993) ... Around 1992, however, success was not in Barbra's favor. Cheryl Goode. A separate disc, entitled "Highlights from Just for the Record" featured two dozen tracks, including live material, greatest hits, rarities and otherwise, from her early recordings up to 1991. Reality Bites (1994) (uncredited) ... In 1991 she released a 4-album box set, entitled Just for the Record. Helen. She has recorded more than forty albums, after her early work in the 1960s (The Second Barbra Streisand Album, The Third Album, My Name Is Barbra, etc.) Many were soundtrack albums from her films. Waterworld (1995) ... Some claimed that her well-known uncompromising, tough behavior was to blame for the shutout, while others felt that Hollywood was punishing her for being a woman, and if a man behaved the same way, he would have been given recognition. Addie. Steven Spielberg called Yentl a masterpiece, and many critics praised the film as well as Prince of Tides, leading to much controversy when she never received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Old Man (1997) (TV) ... For Yentl (1983) she was producer, director, writer, and star, an experience she largely repeated for The Prince of Tides (1991). Gwen Moss. She has produced a number of her own films, setting up Barwood Films in 1972. Til There Was You (1997) ... In 1995 she received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Norah Reed. Her second Academy Award was as composer of the song "Evergreen", from A Star Is Born (1976). Office Killer (1997) ... Over the years, Streisand has won two Oscars, five Emmys, and eight Golden Globes, as well as a number of other awards. Annie. When High Society magazine published the original photos of her bare breasts, Streisand sued them. Snitch (1998) ... She quickly regretted the move and bought up all prints of the film, deleting the scene. Lydia. In 1970 she had a topless scene in The Owl and the Pussycat. Sliding Doors (1998) ... She also starred in the original screwball comedies What's Up, Doc? (1972), with Ryan O'Neal, and For Pete's Sake (1974), and the hugely successful drama The Way We Were with Robert Redford. Lois Berkow. Her next two movies were also based on musicals, while her fourth film was based on a Broadway play. Very Bad Things (1998) ... Her first film was a reprise of her Broadway hit, Funny Girl (1968), for which she won the 1968 Academy Award for Best Actress, sharing it with Katharine Hepburn (The Lion in Winter), the first time ever there was a tie in an Oscar category. Gina Vitale. She built on her success with a number of television specials for CBS. Mickey Blue Eyes (1999) ... From 1962 she also appeared on Broadway, first in the musical I Can Get It For You Wholesale and then as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl (1964). Johanna Lawrenson. She signed to Columbia Records in 1962 and her first album, The Barbra Streisand Album, won two Grammy Awards in 1963. Steal This Movie (2000) ... She originally had wanted to be an actress, and appeared in a number of off-off-Broadway productions, including one with then-aspiring actress Joan Rivers, but when her boyfriend Barry Dennen helped her shape a club act - first performed in a gay bar in Manhattan's Greenwich Village - she became a smashing success as a singer. Lauren Hathaway. Following a music competition, she became a club singer in her teens. Timecode (2000) ... Her father passed away when she was only fifteen months old, and she had a lifelong turbulent relationship with her stepfather. Rachel. She was born Barbara Joan Streisand in Brooklyn, New York and educated at Beis Yakov School and Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn. Paranoid (2000/I) ... Barbra Streisand (born April 24, 1942) is an American singer and film actress, producer, and director. Miranda Frayle/Freda Birch. Funny Girl (1968). Relative Values (2000) ... Hello, Dolly! (1969). Nina. On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970). Dial 9 for Love (2001) ... The Owl and the Pussycat (1970). Lucinda Pond. What's Up, Doc? (1972). My Brother's Keeper (2002) (TV) ... The Way We Were (1973). Swept Away (2002) .... Marina. Funny Lady (1974). Karen Harper. A Star Is Born (1976). Maj. All Night Long (1981). Word of Honor (2003) (TV) ... Yentl (1983). "Big Love" (2005) TV Series. Nuts (1987). Thelma. The Prince of Tides (1991). The Moguls (2005) (post-production) ... The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996). Meet the Fockers (2004). |