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    What is Barbra Streisand's birthdate?The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

      April 24, 1942. Barbra was born on April 24th,1942, a birthday she shares with good friend and fellow actress Shirley MacLaine.

    Barbra made her Broadway debut in 'I Can Get It For You Wholesale' in what year?The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

      1962. Barbra's Broadway debut was in 1962 and she was nominated for a Tony award.

    What was the name of her first record album in 1963?The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

      The Barbra Streisand Album. Her debut album was 'The Barbra Streisand Album' for Columbia Records and made her the top selling female singer in America at the time.

    We all know that her film debut was in Funny Girl in 1968. What is the name of her second film in 1969?The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

      Hello Dolly . 'Hello Dolly' was her 2nd film. By the way she won the oscar for her screen debut in 'Funny Girl'.

    What is the name of the production company she formed in the early 70's?The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

      Barwood Films.

    For what song from the film 'A Star Is Born' did Barbra win the Oscar for best song?The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

      Evergreen. Barbra was the first female composer ever to win the Academy Award for best song.

    What is the name of the film in which Barbra made her directorial debut?The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

      Yentl. With Yentl, Barbra became the first woman to co-write, produce, direct and star in a motion picture.

    What is the name of the second film Barbra directed in 1991 and was nominated for seven academy awards?The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

      The Prince Of Tides. Although 'The Prince of Tides' was nominated for seven Academy awards including best picture, Barbra was snubbed by the Academy and not nominated for best director.

    What is the name of her son who co-starred with her in 1991?The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

      Jason Gould. Jason Gould, her son from her marriage to actor Elliot Gould.

    In what year did Barbra marry actor James Brolin?The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

      1998. Barbra married James Brolin in 1998 in a ceremony at her home in Malibu California.

    What are Barbra's parents' names?Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

      Emanuel and Diana. Her father was an English teacher and died in 1943. Her mother worked in a school.

    Barbra was the first woman to produce, direct, write and star in a major motion picture? Yes or no?Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

      Yes . Although she won 2 Academy awards for her performance in 'Funny Girl' (her film debut), it was with 'Yentl' that got her this statistic.

    Barbra is the only artist to earn an Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, Cable Ace Award, Peabody Award and the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement honor? Yes or no?Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

      yes .

    When did she and James Brolin meet?Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

      July 1, 1996. They were married 2 years to the date of their first meeting. They met on July 1, 1996 and married on July 1, 1998.

    Barbra had to share her Oscar for 'Funny Girl' with Katharine Hepburn? Yes or no?Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

      Yes . Katharine won for 'A Lion in Winter'. This was the first Best Actress Oscar that had to be shared.

    In what year was her son, Jason Emmanuel, born?Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

      1966. Jason was born on December 29, 1966. He also co-starred as her son in 'The Prince of Tides'.

    How old was Barbra when she appeared as a 'mystery guest' on 'What's My Line'?Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

      21. Bqrbra appeared on 'What's My Line' on April 12th, 1964, 2 weeks before her 22nd birthday.

    What is Barbra's middle name?Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

      Joan.

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