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Barbra Streisand 1942-, American singer and actress, b. New York City. Streisand first gained critical and public acclaim for her supporting role in the Broadway musical I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1962). She cemented her fame with her show-stopping portrayal of Fanny Brice in another musical, Funny Girl (1964), and won an Academy Award for her performance in the film version (1968). Noted for her strong, clear soprano voice and her dynamic presence, she has made numerous popular recordings. Among her other films are Hello, Dolly (1969), The Owl and the Pussy Cat (1970), What's Up, Doc? (1972), and The Way We Were (1973). Later films include Yentl (1983), which she also wrote, directed, and produced; The Prince of Tides (1991), which she also directed; and The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996).

Bibliography: See J. Kimbrell, Barbra (2 vol., 1989-92); J. Spada, Streisand: Her Life (1995).

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Streisand, Barbra (1942– ) US singer and actress. Streisland achieved fame with her Broadway performance in Funny Girl (1964, filmed 1968). She made numerous recordings and starred in such films as Hello Dolly (1969) and A Star is Born (1976). Streisland directed, produced, and starred in Yentl (1983) and The Prince of Tides (1993).

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