Bernadette Peters

Actress, singer, children's book author

American New York City, New York, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, singer, children's book author
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth28/02/1948
Age78 years
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameBernadette Anastasia Lazzara
Known ForBroadway musical theatre, film, television, and solo concerts
Notable RecognitionTony Award-winning Broadway performer; closely associated with Stephen Sondheim works; known as 'The Queen of Broadway'

Physical Stats & More

Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)

Personal Life

Birth NameBernadette Anastasia Lazzara
Charity WorkFounder of the Broadway Barks animal charity

Relationships & More

Dated comedian Steve Martin for four years
Married investment adviser Michael Wittenberg from 1996 until his death in a helicopter crash on 26/09/2005

Career

Broadway Highlights
  • Johnny No-Trump
  • George M!
  • Dames at Sea
  • Mack and Mabel
  • Sunday in the Park with George
  • Song and Dance
  • Into the Woods
  • The Goodbye Girl
  • Annie Get Your Gun
  • Gypsy
  • A Little Night Music
  • Follies
  • Hello, Dolly!
Film And Television Highlights
  • Silent Movie
  • The Jerk
  • Pennies from Heaven
  • Annie
  • The Muppet Show
  • The Carol Burnett Show
  • High Desert
  • Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
Awards And Honours
  • Tony Awards
  • Drama Desk Awards
  • Golden Globe Award
  • Emmy Award nomination
  • Grammy-winning cast albums
  • 2 Tony Awards (Song and Dance, Annie Get Your Gun)
  • 3 Drama Desk Awards
  • Golden Globe Award (Pennies from Heaven)
  • 3 Emmy Award nominations
  • 4 Grammy-winning Broadway cast albums
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame star (1987)
Career SummaryBegan performing as a child, appeared on television and in theatre as a teenager, and became one of Broadway's best-known performers in musical theatre.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started performing at age 3.
2. Made her Broadway debut in 1967.
3. Won a Golden Globe for Pennies from Heaven.
4. Has been especially noted for her work in Stephen Sondheim musicals.
5. Of Sicilian descent.
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