Barbra Streisand: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	Barbara Joan Streisand
Born	April 24, 1942 (age 82) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors	Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015) • Kennedy Center Honors (2008) • Grammy Award (1986) • Grammy Award (1980) • Academy Award (1977) • Grammy Award (1977) • Academy Award (1969) • Grammy Award (1965) • Emmy Award (1965) • Grammy Award (1964) • Grammy Award (1963) • Academy Award (1977): Music (Original Song) • Academy Award (1969): Actress in a Leading Role • Cecil B. DeMille Award (2000) • Emmy Award (2001): Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1995): Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special • Emmy Award (1995): Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1965): Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Actors and Performers • Golden Globe Award (1984): Best Director - Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1978): World Film Favorites • Golden Globe Award (1977): Best Original Song - Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1977): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1975): World Film Favorites • Golden Globe Award (1971): World Film Favorites • Golden Globe Award (1970): World Film Favorites • Golden Globe Award (1969): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Grammy Award (1996): Lifetime Achievement Award • Grammy Award (1993): Grammy Legend Award • Grammy Award (1987): Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female • Grammy Award (1981): Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal • Grammy Award (1978): Song of the Year • Grammy Award (1978): Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female • Grammy Award (1966): Best Vocal Performance, Female • Grammy Award (1965): Best Vocal Performance, Female • Grammy Award (1964): Album of the Year (Other Than Classical) • Grammy Award (1964): Best Vocal Performance, Female • Kennedy Center Honors (2008) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015)
Notable Works	“The Barbra Streisand Album” • “The Mirror Has Two Faces” • “The Prince of Tides” • “The Second Barbra Streisand Album” • “Walls” • “Yentl”
Married To	James Brolin (1998–present) • Elliott Gould (1963–1971)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Modern Family" (2016) • "The Guilt Trip" (2012) • "Little Fockers" (2010) • "Meet the Fockers" (2004) • "The Mirror Has Two Faces" (1996) • "The Prince of Tides" (1991) • "Nuts" (1987) • "Yentl" (1983) • "All Night Long" (1981) • "The Main Event" (1979) • "A Star Is Born" (1976) • "Funny Lady" (1975) • "For Pete's Sake" (1974) • "The Way We Were" (1973) • "Up the Sandbox" (1972) • "What's Up, Doc?" (1972) • "The Owl and the Pussycat" (1970) • "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" (1970) • "Hello, Dolly!" (1969) • "Funny Girl" (1968)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)	"The Mirror Has Two Faces" (1996) • "The Prince of Tides" (1991) • "Yentl" (1983)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)	"Yentl" (1983)
Albums	"Guilty" (1980) • "Wet" (1979) • "Walls" (2018) • "The Music... The Mem'ries... The Magic!" (2017) • "Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway" (2016) • "Partners" (2014) • "Back to Brooklyn" (2013) • "What Matters Most: Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman" (2011) • "One Night Only" (2010) • "Love Is the Answer" (2009) • "Live in Concert 2006" (2007) • "Guilty Pleasures" (2005) • "The Movie Album" (2003) • "Christmas Memories" (2001) • "Timeless: Live in Concert" (2000) • "A Love Like Ours" (1999) • "Higher Ground" (1997) • "The Concert" (1994) • "Back to Broadway" (1993) • "Till I Loved You" (1988) • "One Voice" (1987) • "The Broadway Album" (1985) • "Emotion" (1984) • "Yentl [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]" (1983) • "Songbird" (1978) • "Streisand Superman" (1977) • "A Star Is Born" (1976) • "Classical Barbra" (1976) • "Lazy Afternoon" (1975) • "ButterFly" (1974) • "The Way We Were" (1974) • "Barbra Streisand...and Other Musical Instruments" (1973) • "Live Concert at the Forum" (1972) • "Barbra Joan Streisand" (1971) • "Stoney End" (1971) • "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever [Original Soundtrack Recording]" (1970) • "What About Today?" (1969) • "Hello, Dolly! [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]" (1969) • "A Happening in Central Park" (1968) • "Funny Girl [Original Soundtrack]" (1968) • "A Christmas Album" (1967) • "Simply Streisand" (1967) • "Je M'appelle Barbra" (1966) • "Color Me Barbra" (1966) • "My Name Is Barbra, Two..." (1965) • "My Name Is Barbra" (1965) • "People" (1964) • "Funny Girl [Original Broadway Cast]" (1964) • "The Third Album" (1964) • "The Second Barbra Streisand Album" (1963) • "The Barbra Streisand Album" (1963)