Barbra Streisand

American singer and actress (born 1942)
Person human Q4636
Barbra Streisand
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Barbra Streisand

Summary

Barbra Streisand is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], she… she was born on April 24, 1942[3]. She worked as a film actor[4], singer[5], film director[6], singer-songwriter[7], and film producer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.079% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,317 views/month, #785 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brooklyn[2], Barbra Streisand…
  • Barbra Streisand was born on April 24, 1942[3].
  • Barbra Streisand's father was Emanuel Streisand[10].
  • Barbra Streisand was married to James Brolin[11].
  • A child of Barbra Streisand was Jason Gould[12].
  • Barbra Streisand held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Barbra Streisand's native language[14].
  • Barbra Streisand worked as a film actor[4].
  • Barbra Streisand's professions included singer[5].
  • Barbra Streisand's professions included film director[6].
  • Barbra Streisand's professions included singer-songwriter[7].
  • Barbra Streisand's professions included film producer[8].
  • Barbra Streisand worked as a writer[15].
  • Barbra Streisand's field of work was music composing[16].
  • Barbra Streisand's field of work was music[17].
  • Barbra Streisand's field of work was film[18].
  • Barbra Streisand's field of work was jazz[19].
  • Barbra Streisand was educated at Erasmus Hall High School[20].
  • Barbra Streisand was educated at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[21].
  • Barbra Streisand was educated at The Center for Early Education[22].
  • Barbra Streisand's education included a stint at HB Studio[23].
  • Barbra Streisand received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Barbra Streisand received the National Medal of Arts[25].
  • Barbra Streisand received the Primetime Emmy Award[26].
  • Barbra Streisand received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Barbra Streisand's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. She was born on April 24, 1942[3]. Her father was Emanuel Streisand[10]. English was her native language[14].

Education

Educated at Erasmus Hall High School[20], a high school[28], in United States[29], headquartered in New York City[30]; Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[21], a drama school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1969[33], headquartered in Manhattan[34]; The Center for Early Education[22], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1939[37]; and HB Studio[23], a drama school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1945[40], headquartered in Greenwich Village[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[4], singer[5], film director[6], singer-songwriter[7], film producer[8], and writer[15]. Fields of work include music composing[16], a type of arts[42]; music[17], a type of arts[43]; film[18]; and jazz[19], a music genre[44], founded in 1917[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; National Medal of Arts[25], a medallion[48], in United States[49], founded in 1984[50]; Primetime Emmy Award[26], a group of awards[51], in United States[52], founded in 1949[53]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[27], a lifetime achievement award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1962[56]; Grammy Legend Award[57], a class of music award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1990[60]; and MusiCares Person of the Year[61], a music award[62], in United States[63], founded in 1991[64].

Personal Life

Among Barbra Streisand's spouses was James Brolin[11]. A child of her was Jason Gould[12]. She was affiliated with the Democratic Party[65].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Barbra Streisand include Streisand effect[66] and she[67].

Why It Matters

Barbra Streisand ranks in the top 0.079% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,317 views/month, #785 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] She is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

She has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[70], a singer[71], b. 1968[72], of Canada[73], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[74]; Rosie O'Donnell[75], an actor[76], b. 1962[77], of United States[78], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award[79], specialised in gun control[80]; Sandra Bernhard[81], a comedian[82], b. 1955[83], of United States[84]; and Mỹ Linh[85], a singer[86], b. 1975[87], of Vietnam[88].

Entities named for her include Streisand effect[66] and she[67].

FAQs

Where was Barbra Streisand born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Barbra Streisand…

Who were Barbra Streisand's parents?

Barbra Streisand's father was Emanuel Streisand[10].

Who was Barbra Streisand married to?

Barbra Streisand's spouses include James Brolin[11].

What did Barbra Streisand do for work?

Barbra Streisand worked as film actor[4], singer[5], film director[6], singer-songwriter[7], and film producer[8].

Where did Barbra Streisand go to school?

Barbra Streisand was educated at Erasmus Hall High School[20], Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[21], The Center for Early Education[22], and HB Studio[23].

What awards did Barbra Streisand receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], National Medal of Arts[25], Primetime Emmy Award[26], and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[27].

Who did Barbra Streisand influence?

Barbra Streisand has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[70], Rosie O'Donnell[75], Sandra Bernhard[81], and Mỹ Linh[85].

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