American singer, actress, and filmmaker who is one of the few performers to win Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards (EGOT).
Background
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Streisand began performing in Manhattan nightclubs at 18. Her Broadway debut in “I Can Get It For You Wholesale” (1962) was followed by “Funny Girl” (1964).
Career
She made her film debut in the screen version of “Funny Girl” (1968), winning the Oscar her first time out. She later directed and starred in “Yentl”, “The Prince of Tides”, and “The Mirror Has Two Faces”.
Style
Streisand is known for a contralto vocal range, perfectionism in production, and crossing freely between popular and Broadway repertoire. She has sold more than 150 million records and is one of the bestselling music artists of all time.
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