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Barbra Streisand was born Barbara Joan Streisand in Brooklyn, New York, on 24th April 1942.
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  The Legendary Barbra Streisand    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will focus on the life and times of Barbra Streisand.
Easier, 10 Qns, lout62001, Jun 18 19
Easier
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Jun 18 19
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  Life and Times of Barbra Streisand    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has questions dealing with the life of Barbra Streisand. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, NalaMarie, Aug 24 14
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  More Than a Funny Girl    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Barbra Streisand, one of the most talented artists that ever lived, is an accomplished actress, director, singer and composer. This quiz has general questions about her life and career.
Tough, 10 Qns, BabsFan, Sep 30 13
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  People Who Need Barbra    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the astounding actress who can sing. She writes songs, produces, directs and stars and this all in one film. She has won awards for all of these talents and is a successful female who portrays the strong personality every female wants.
Average, 10 Qns, Julie-N-Carol, Jul 24 05
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  The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand    
Multiple Choice
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Barbra Streisand is unparalleled in her talent and accomplishments. She is an actress, singer, composer, director, writer, and producer, just to name a few. Take this quiz and see for yourself what I mean. Good Luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, jesseg, Feb 05 06
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  Barbra to Barbra in 10 Steps   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Barbra Streisand is a big name in both the music and movie industries. Since there are many "10-degree" quizzes about artists and their movies, here is one for music, featuring Barbra to Barbra via duets.
Difficult, 10 Qns, mayjay64, Mar 20 07
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trivia question Quick Question
When she appeared in 'The Mirror has Two Faces' it was the _____ film, excluding made-for-tv movies that Barbra Streisand made?

From Quiz "More Than a Funny Girl"




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  Streisand, Barbra [Music] (2 quizzes)


Barbra Streisand Trivia Questions

1. When was Barbra Streisand born?

From Quiz
The Legendary Barbra Streisand

Answer: April 24, 1942

Barbra Joan Streisand was born in New York City to Diana and Emanuel Streisand. Her father died shortly after her first birthday. She has a brother and a half-sister. She changed her first name to Barbra when she was eighteen because she was rebellious and hated Barbara, yet she only removed the 'a' to be unique.

2. Barbra Streisand's 1993 "Back to Broadway" album featured this cut with Johnny Mathis.

From Quiz Barbra to Barbra in 10 Steps

Answer: I Have a Love / One Hand, One Heart

Barbra has publicly declared Johnny Mathis as one of her favourite singers and recorded this "West Side Story" duet with him. It was featured in her 2002 "Duets" album.

3. "My Name Is Barbra" was Barbra's first television special. It aired in 1965 and won Barbra what two awards?

From Quiz People Who Need Barbra

Answer: Emmy Award and Peabody Award

Barbra accomplished this again in 1995 with her "Barbra Streisand: The Concert" but walked away with two Emmy's this time.

4. When she appeared in 'The Mirror has Two Faces' it was the _____ film, excluding made-for-tv movies that Barbra Streisand made?

From Quiz More Than a Funny Girl

Answer: 16th

They are: 'Funny Girl' (1968), 'Hello Dolly' (1969), 'On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever), (1970)', 'The Owl And The Pussycat' (1970), 'What's Up, Doc?' (1972), 'Up The Sandbox' (1972), 'The Way We Were' (1973), 'For Pete's Sake' (1974), 'Funny Lady' (1975), 'A Star Is Born' (1976), 'The Main Event' (1979), 'All Night Long' (1981), 'Yentl' (1983), 'Nuts' (1987), 'The Prince Of Tides' (1991), 'The Mirror Has Two Faces' (1996).

5. What are Barbra's parents' names?

From Quiz Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

Answer: Emanuel and Diana

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

6. What is Barbra Streisand's birthdate?

From Quiz The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

Answer: April 24, 1942

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

7. Barbra Streisand was born, educated, and grew up in which borough of New York City?

From Quiz The Legendary Barbra Streisand

Answer: Brooklyn

Barbra Streisand was born and grew up father-less and poor in Brooklyn while living with her mother. She would often sing around the apartment building where she lived and became known as the 'voice' of the neighborhood. She was a student at Erasmus High School where she met and became friends with Neil Diamond in music class. After graduating from high school, despite her mother's pleas, she entered show business and received her first audition in 1960.

8. Johnny Mathis recorded this song in 1991 with Regina Belle.

From Quiz Barbra to Barbra in 10 Steps

Answer: Better Together

All the songs were duets of Johnny Mathis for his 1991 "Better Together: The Duets" album. "Love Won't Let Me Wait" was with Deniece Williams, "You Brought Me Love" was with Patti Austin and "Friends in Love" was with Dionne Warwick.

9. Barbra's first album was entitled,"The Barbra Streisand Album". What year was it released?

From Quiz People Who Need Barbra

Answer: 1963

A young Barbra walked away with two Grammy Awards for this album.

10. What actor has appeared in more than one movie with Barbra Streisand?

From Quiz More Than a Funny Girl

Answer: Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif was in 'Funny Girl', and reprised his role as Nick in the sequel, 'Funny Lady'.

11. Barbra made her Broadway debut in 'I Can Get It For You Wholesale' in what year?

From Quiz The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

Answer: 1962

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

12. From what ethnoreligious group was Barbra Streisand's family?

From Quiz The Legendary Barbra Streisand

Answer: Jewish

Barbra Streisand's parents were first generation Americans from Jewish backgrounds, descendants of immigrants from Galicia (Poland-Ukraine) and Russia. At the age of five Barbra first attended a Jewish Orthodox school in Brooklyn, but when she became older switched to public schools.

13. Regina Belle sang this Grammy-award winning song with Peabo Bryson for a Disney movie.

From Quiz Barbra to Barbra in 10 Steps

Answer: A Whole New World

The song was from the movie "Aladdin", and it was sung by the cartoon characters "Jasmine" and "Aladdin". The other songs were from various other Disney features. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" was from "Lion King", "Trust in Me" was from "The Jungle Book" and "You'll Be in My Heart" was from "Tarzan".

14. Who had the rights to the book 'The Prince Of Tides' and sold it to Barbra Streisand?

From Quiz More Than a Funny Girl

Answer: Robert Redford

Robert Redford had the rights and had wanted to make the film and star in it himself. When he realised he had too much work load, he sold it to Barbra.

15. Barbra was the first woman to produce, direct, write and star in a major motion picture? Yes or no?

From Quiz Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

Answer: Yes & Y

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

16. What was the name of her first record album in 1963?

From Quiz The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

Answer: 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.

17. The first husband of Barbra Steisand was an actor with leading roles in films such as M*A*S*H. Who is this New Yorker?

From Quiz The Legendary Barbra Streisand

Answer: Elliott Gould

Barbra Streisand married Elliott Gould in 1963 and they divorced in 1971. Elliott Gould is an actor in both films and television. He received an Academy Award nomination for his role in "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" (1969). Gould, subsequently starred as Trapper John in the highly successful "M*A*S*H" (1970) movie. They had one child, Jason Gould, who also pursued a career in acting.

18. Peabo Bryson sang another Disney movie hit song, this time with Celine Dion. What song was this that was also the title of the movie?

From Quiz Barbra to Barbra in 10 Steps

Answer: Beauty and the Beast

This Disney song which earned a Grammy for Peabo and Celine,was composed by Alan Menken (who also composed "A Whole New World).

19. What movie (directed by Babs) was the first motion picture directed by its female star to receive a Best Director nomination from the Directors Guild of America?

From Quiz People Who Need Barbra

Answer: The Prince of Tides

This film also received seven Academy Award nominations. Barbra Co-starred with Nick Nolte, Blythe Danner, and her son Jason Gould. Although "Yentl" was her debut she wasn't recognized by the Directors Guild for it.

20. Who has reputedly been Barbra Streisand's best friend since the time she was 16?

From Quiz More Than a Funny Girl

Answer: Cis Corman

Barbra and Cis met in acting class and became instant friends. Cis has been at Barbra's side ever since, and is running 'Barwood' with her.

21. 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?

From Quiz Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

Answer: yes & y

22. The first television appearance for Barbra Streisand was in 1961. On which late-night talk show did she appear?

From Quiz The Legendary Barbra Streisand

Answer: The Tonight Show

"The Tonight Show" is a late-night talk show broadcast by NBC from New York City. Streisand appeared on the program during Jack Paar's absence, who was replaced by Orson Bean for that installment. While on the show Barbra Streisand sang "A Sleepin' Bee", a tune written by Harold Arlen. Her appearance resulted in additional exposure of her singing talent and was complimented by Phyllis Diller, also a guest that evening.

23. Celine Dion recorded this song with Dan Hill way back in 1989.

From Quiz Barbra to Barbra in 10 Steps

Answer: Wishful Thinking

This was one of three duets Celine sang in English before she made her first English album. Celine and Dan are both from Canada.

24. Barbra won an Academy Award for her role in ________ ?

From Quiz People Who Need Barbra

Answer: Funny Girl

This was Barbra's anticipated screen debut after receiving a Tony nomination for the role of Fanny Brice on Broadway.

25. According to her own interview statements, which album is Barbra Streisand's least favorite out of the ones she's recorded?

From Quiz More Than a Funny Girl

Answer: Butterfly

Barbra has said that she doesn't like the album 'Butterfly'. She claims she does not remember making it or any of the songs on it.

26. What is the name of the production company she formed in the early 70's?

From Quiz The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

Answer: Barwood Films

27. Dan Hill recorded this song with Vonda Shepard before her "Ally McBeal" days.

From Quiz Barbra to Barbra in 10 Steps

Answer: Can't We Try

This duet of Dan Hill and Vonda Shepard charted in the late 80's. A few years later, she was spotted by "Ally McBeal" creator David E. Kelley and was signed up to play the part of a regular performer at the bar where the characters hung out after work.

28. Who has NOT dueted with Barbra Streisand?

From Quiz More Than a Funny Girl

Answer: Bing Crosby

Barbra has sung with Judy Garland on her TV show, with Frank Sinatra on his 'Duets' album, and with Louis Armstrong in the movie 'Hello, Dolly!'

29. When did she and James Brolin meet?

From Quiz Life and Times of Barbra Streisand

Answer: 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.

30. For what song from the film 'A Star Is Born' did Barbra win the Oscar for best song?

From Quiz The Unparallelled Barbra Streisand

Answer: Evergreen

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

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