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Barbra Streisand
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Barbra Streisand in 2013
Background information
Birth name Barbara Joan Streisand
Born April 24, 1942 (1942-04-24) (age 78)
Origin Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Genres Traditional pop, adult contemporary, vocal, showtunes, disco
Occupation(s) Singer, actress, producer, director
Years active 1960 - present
Labels Columbia Records

Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand (born April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress, producer, and director. She has won multiple Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards and Golden Globe awards. She is of Jewish descent.


People who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards
listed by duration and year of completion
Competitive EGOTs
Honorary recipients



Images for kids

  • Barbra Streisand 1962

    Streisand, c. 1962

  • Barbra Streisand - 1966

    Streisand in 1966

  • Barbra Streisand Allan Warren

    Streisand taping her TV Special Barbra Streisand ... and other Musical Instruments in 1973

  • Barbra-streisand07 (cropped)

    Streisand performing in July 2007 at The O2 Arena in London

  • Streisand - Dolly signed

    Streisand in Hello, Dolly! (1969)

  • Streisand - Clear Day 1970

    Streisand in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970)

  • Streisand - Gould 1967

    Streisand with husband Elliott Gould and son Jason (1967)

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