American singer and actress who won an Academy Award for "Moonstruck", one of few performers to win Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy Awards.
Background
Born Cherilyn Sarkisian in El Centro, California, she rose to fame as half of Sonny and Cher in the 1960s, then established a solo recording career.
Career
Her dramatic film work began with Robert Altman’s stage and film versions of “Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean”. She followed with “Silkwood”, “Mask”, and her Oscar-winning turn in “Moonstruck”.
Style
Cher’s screen presence draws on Armenian American roots, deep contralto voice, and bold Bob Mackie costuming. Her concert tours have repeatedly broken records for performers over 50, and her music career has spanned more than six decades.
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