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"I am simple, complex, generous, selfish, unattractive, beautiful, lazy, and driven."
-Barbra Streisand
| Date of Birth: April 24, 1942 |
| Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY |
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On April 24, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY, a starlet was born. Not just any starlet either; one who would eventually rise to stardom as one of the world's most respected performers of this century. Barbara Joan Streisand grew up in the New York area under the guidance of her mother Diana.
After losing her father, Emanuel, at the tender age of 15 months, she became very close to her mother during the earlier years of her childhood.
As a teenager, Barbra caught the show-business bug and tried her luck in a singing contest at a small Manhattan club. Upon winning, she found herself receiving additional offers to perform at a variety of other clubs in the NY area. Her dynamic performances at various hot spots such as the Bon Soir and Blue Angel attracted the attention of music industry reps from all over. It was at this point in time that Barbra had found her calling.
After making a name for herself in the local New York club scene, she began receiving a number of offers from various agents. In 1962, she signed with Columbia Records and her debut album, Pins and Needles, became the nation's top-selling record by a female vocalist.
Her early music career led to her appearance on stage in the musicals I Can Get It For You Wholesale and the 1964 comedy Funny Girl. Following these groundbreaking performances, Barbra's name and face became synonymous with her distinguishing on-stage presence.
Shortly after receiving widespread recognition for her stage spectacles, Barbra was offered a 10-year contract with CBS television to produce and star in a variety of TV specials including My Name is Barbra and Color Me Barbra. Both specials were an astounding success for the network and achieved very high viewer ratings.
Throughout the '70s, Barbra starred in a number of motion pictures including Hello, Dolly!, The Owl and the Pussycat, What's Up Doc?, and the highly acclaimed The Way We Were, opposite Robert Redford. In 1976, she produced and starred in A Star is Born, which won six Golden Globes. |
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