Bebe Neuwirth facts for kids
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Bebe Neuwirth
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Neuwirth in 2023
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Beatrice Jane Neuwirth
December 31, 1958 Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Juilliard School (BFA) |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
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Beatrice "Bebe" Jane Neuwirth (born December 31, 1958) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is famous for her work on stage and in TV shows and movies. Bebe Neuwirth has won many important awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and two Drama Desk Awards.
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Bebe Neuwirth's Acting Career
Bebe Neuwirth has had a long and successful career in theater, television, and film. She is known for her strong performances and her ability to play many different kinds of characters.
On Stage: Broadway Star
Bebe Neuwirth first appeared on Broadway in 1980 in the musical A Chorus Line. She quickly became a well-known stage actress.
She won her first Tony Award for her role as Nickie in the musical Sweet Charity in 1986. Her second Tony Award was for playing Velma Kelly in the musical Chicago in 1996. This role was very challenging, and she earned a lot of praise for it. She even returned to Chicago later to play two other characters, Roxie Hart and "Mama" Morton, making her the first person to play three different main roles in that show on Broadway.
Bebe Neuwirth has also starred in other popular musicals like Damn Yankees (1994) as Lola and The Addams Family (2010) as Morticia Addams. In 2024, she was nominated for another Tony Award for her role as Fräulein Schneider in Cabaret.
On Television: From Sitcoms to Dramas
Bebe Neuwirth became widely known for her role as Dr. Lilith Sternin on the TV show Cheers. She played the wife of Frasier Crane. Even though her character was only supposed to be in one episode, the writers liked her so much that she became a regular. This role earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She also appeared as Lilith in the spin-off show Frasier and the 2023 Frasier revival.
She also played Tracey Kibre, a lawyer, in the TV show Law & Order: Trial by Jury from 2005 to 2006. From 2014 to 2017, she starred as Nadine Tolliver in the political drama Madam Secretary. She also had guest roles in shows like Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and Julia.
In Movies: From Jumanji to Dramas
Bebe Neuwirth has appeared in many films. A role that many kids might recognize her from is Nora Shepherd in the original Jumanji (1995) and its sequel Jumanji: The Next Level (2019).
Some of her other film roles include Say Anything... (1989), Green Card (1990), Bugsy (1991), Celebrity (1998), Summer of Sam (1999), and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003). She also lent her voice to animated movies like An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000) as Sylvia Marpole.
Early Life and Training
Bebe Neuwirth was born in Newark, New Jersey, on December 31, 1958. Her father, Lee Neuwirth, was a mathematician, and her mother, Sydney Anne Neuwirth, was a painter and dancer. She has an older brother named Peter.
Bebe started taking ballet lessons when she was five years old. At first, she wanted to be a ballet dancer. However, after seeing the musical Pippin when she was 13, she decided she wanted to be a dancer in Broadway musicals instead.
After high school, she attended the Juilliard School for dance. She later took singing and jazz classes in New York City to prepare for a career in musical theater. She also performed with the Princeton Ballet Company and in local theater musicals.
Personal Life and Charity Work
Bebe Neuwirth married Paul Dorman in 1984, and they later divorced in 1991. In 2009, she married director and writer Chris Calkins.
She is very supportive of charity organizations. After having hip surgeries, she helped create the Dancers' Resource program at The Actors Fund. This program helps professional dancers with their financial and physical needs. She also supports animal welfare groups like Equine Advocates and Broadway Barks, which helps pets find homes. Bebe Neuwirth loves cats and has several of her own.
In her free time, she enjoys making pottery, a hobby she started in high school.
Awards and Recognition
Bebe Neuwirth has received many awards for her acting, singing, and dancing.
- Tony Awards:
* Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Sweet Charity (1986) * Best Actress in a Musical for Chicago (1997)
- Primetime Emmy Awards:
* Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Cheers (1990) * Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Cheers (1991)
- Drama Desk Awards:
* Outstanding Actress in a Musical for Chicago (1997) * Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical for Cabaret (2024)
She has also been nominated for many other awards, including additional Tony Awards and Emmy Awards.
Images for kids
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Neuwirth in 2023
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Bebe Neuwirth at a Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS event in 2006.
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Bebe Neuwirth at the Primetime Emmy Awards in 1991.
See also
In Spanish: Bebe Neuwirth para niños
