Bernadette Peters

Actress, singer, children's book author

American New York City, New York, USA Pisces 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)

Quick Info

Profession	Actress, singer, children's book author
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	28/02/1948
Age	78 years
Birthplace	New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac Sign	Pisces

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Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Bernadette Anastasia Lazzara
Known For	Broadway musical theatre, film, television, and solo concerts
Notable Recognition	Tony Award-winning Broadway performer; closely associated with Stephen Sondheim works; known as 'The Queen of Broadway'

Physical Stats & More

Height	5′ 3″ (1.60 m)

Personal Life

Birth Name	Bernadette Anastasia Lazzara
Charity Work	Founder 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

Family

Youngest of three children

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! Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
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 Summary	Began 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.

Also born on 28 February

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