Biography
Main
Biography
Trivia
Filmography
News
Photos
Videos
Snapshot
DOB
24 April 1942, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Height
5' 5"
Links
Barbra Streisand on MyHollywood.com
DVD's/CD's
Posters
On Itunes
Advertisement
Barbra Streisand
Biography
Barbra Streisand was born on April 24, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. She is an actress, director, producer and writer. Among her many films are Hello, Dolly! (1969), Star Is Born, A (1976), Yentl (1983) and Mirror Has Two Faces, The (1996). As a child she attended the Beis Yakov Jewish School in Brooklyn. She is good friends with singer/songwriter Neil Diamond, with whom she dueted on the smash hit song, "You Don't Bring Me Flowers". They both attended the same high school and sang together in the school choir. Barbra has one son, Jason Gould, with ex-husband Elliott Gould. She is now married to James Brolin. She has won many awards including two Oscars, five Emmys, eight Golden Globes, three People's Choice Awards, two Women in Film Crystal Awards and two ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards. Barbra has also received an American Film Institute award and a Cecil B. DeMille Award.
 
Advertisement
Related News
THE THINGS THEY SAY:
Source: HollywoodUpClose | Date: Jan. 4, 2009
"We've known each other since she was 18 years old. I went out with her roommate. Once I asked her...
In Case You Missed It…
Source: Perez Hilton | Date: Dec. 31, 2008
viewNode("a988c6734abdf", { player_profile:'vega4', width: 410, height: 315 }); CLICK HERE to watch...
STREISAND MUM'S DISAPPROVAL FUELLED DESIRE FOR SUCCESS
Source: HollywoodUpClose | Date: Dec. 30, 2008
BARBRA STREISAND is surprised she carved out a hugely successful singing and acting career -...
Streisand: Perfection Is Imperfection
Source: CBS News | Date: Dec. 30, 2008
Barbra Streisand sat down with Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen to discuss the Kennedy Center Honors...
Featured Music Artists