Barbra Streisand: Facts & Related Content
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Barbra Streisand Taps Paul McCartney for ‘Truly Special’ Duet of ‘My Valentine’
• May 17, 2025, 3:32 AM ET (Billboard)
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• Apr. 30, 2025, 8:00 AM ET (AP)
Facts
| Also Known As | Barbara Joan Streisand |
|---|---|
| Born | April 24, 1942 (age 83) • 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) • Emmy Award (1965) • Grammy 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) | "What's Up, Doc?" (1972) • "Up the Sandbox" (1972) • "The Owl and the Pussycat" (1970) • "The Mirror Has Two Faces" (1996) • "The Main Event" (1979) • "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" (1970) • "Hello, Dolly!" (1969) • "For Pete's Sake" (1974) • "A Star Is Born" (1976) • "All Night Long" (1981) • "Nuts" (1987) • "Funny Lady" (1975) • "Meet the Fockers" (2004) • "Modern Family" (2016) • "The Prince of Tides" (1991) • "Yentl" (1983) • "The Guilt Trip" (2012) • "The Way We Were" (1973) • "Funny Girl" (1968) • "Little Fockers" (2010) |
| 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) • "Christmas Memories" (2001) • "Funny Girl [Original Soundtrack]" (1968) • "Partners" (2014) • "Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway" (2016) • "Color Me Barbra" (1966) • "A Christmas Album" (1967) • "Lazy Afternoon" (1975) • "Yentl [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]" (1983) • "What About Today?" (1969) • "People" (1964) • "Emotion" (1984) • "One Voice" (1987) • "My Name Is Barbra, Two..." (1965) • "A Star Is Born" (1976) • "Classical Barbra" (1976) • "Timeless: Live in Concert" (2000) • "Wet" (1979) • "A Happening in Central Park" (1968) • "Simply Streisand" (1967) • "Live Concert at the Forum" (1972) • "ButterFly" (1974) • "One Night Only" (2010) • "Je M'appelle Barbra" (1966) • "What Matters Most: Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman" (2011) • "My Name Is Barbra" (1965) • "Songbird" (1978) • "The Broadway Album" (1985) • "Guilty Pleasures" (2005) • "Streisand Superman" (1977) • "Barbra Streisand...and Other Musical Instruments" (1973) • "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever [Original Soundtrack Recording]" (1970) • "Till I Loved You" (1988) • "The Way We Were" (1974) • "Back to Broadway" (1993) • "The Concert" (1994) • "Funny Girl [Original Broadway Cast]" (1964) • "The Music... The Mem'ries... The Magic!" (2017) • "Higher Ground" (1997) • "Back to Brooklyn" (2013) • "A Love Like Ours" (1999) • "The Second Barbra Streisand Album" (1963) • "Love Is the Answer" (2009) • "Barbra Joan Streisand" (1971) • "Stoney End" (1971) • "Live in Concert 2006" (2007) • "The Barbra Streisand Album" (1963) • "The Third Album" (1964) • "Hello, Dolly! [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]" (1969) • "The Movie Album" (2003) • "Walls" (2018) |
Top Questions
Where was Barbra Streisand born?
Barbra Streisand was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
When was Barbra Streisand born?
Barbra Streisand was born on April 24, 1942.
Is Barbra Streisand married?
James Brolin (1998–present), Elliott Gould (1963–1971)
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