Her role in 'Funny Girl' (1968)
April 24, 1942 ((Brooklyn, New York, USA))
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When Barbra Streisand opens her mouth to sing, people listen. Her voice hypnotizes the listener, bringing depths of emotion with each
note.
Barbra is a maverick, unapproachable in talent, amazingly gifted in
skill. She is the first to win an Oscar for both acting and songwriting. She is the first to win a Grammy, an Emmy, an Oscar and
a Tony Award. In fact she has so many awards, it is hard to keep track. Barbra has received 2 Oscars, 8 Golden Globes, 5 Emmys and a
Cecil B.DeMille Award, to just name a few. Barbra holds the second most Gold Album certifications, the first going to the King himself,
Elvis Presley. Barbra can direct, produce, write and star in a feature film and is the only arti ..[Full version] | |