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Bebe Neuwirth Biography

Birth Name:Beatrice J. Neuwirth

Birth Place:Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Received an Outer Critics Circle Award for her role in a Broadway production of "Chicago․"
A student of ballet since the age of five, she majored in dance at Juilliard in 1976
Quote: "(On her work) "I known when I'm bad, I known when I'm good, and I known when I'm everything in between․""
Often takes on the role of charming characters who are edgy
Made her broadway debut in the musical "A Chorus Line․"
Thought of being a veterinarian before entering acting
Woody Allen specifically wrote a part for her in "Celebrity․"

1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
1990Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
1991Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1998Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Television Production: nominated
1998OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999American Comedy Award-Funniest Female Guest Appearance in a TV Series: nominated
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2000American Comedy Award-Funniest Female Guest Appearance in a TV Series: nominated
2002Seattle Film Critics Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2003Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical: nominated