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Barbra Streisand

American singer and actress (born 1942)
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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 has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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 she[66] and Streisand effect[67].

Why It Matters

Barbra Streisand has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

She has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[69], a singer[70], b. 1968[71], of Canada[72], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[73]; Rosie O'Donnell[74], an actor[75], b. 1962[76], of United States[77], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award[78], specialised in gun control[79]; Mỹ Linh[80], a singer[81], b. 1975[82], of Vietnam[83]; and Sandra Bernhard[84], a comedian[85], b. 1955[86], of United States[87].

Entities named for her include she[66] and Streisand effect[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[69], Rosie O'Donnell[74], Mỹ Linh[80], and Sandra Bernhard[84].

Related Entities

Anna Magnani Billie Holiday Céline Dion Columbia Records Decca Don Johnson Eleonora Duse Elliott Gould film Funny Girl Hello, Dolly! James Brolin Little Fockers Mariangela Melato Meet the Fockers Monica Vitti music Rosie O'Donnell Sandra Bernhard The Prince of Tides The Way We Were United States

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  1. 1d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8d ago · BorkedBot bot · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Playdb artist id → 22196
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  3. 11d ago · Sabelöga · 2026-07-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikisimpsons article id → 74700
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  4. 16d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 28d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → barbra-streisand
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  6. 4w ago · Yirba · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 6w ago · NeverDoING · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    George eastman museum people id → 103684
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  8. 8w ago · Favete linguistis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Officer of the Legion of Honour, National Medal of Arts, Primetime Emmy Award +14
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