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Bernadette Peters Biography

Birth Name:Bernadette Lazarra

Birth Place:Queens, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Co-founded Broadway Barks, an annual charity event held in New York to promote the adoption of shelter animals across the country
  • Made her official stage debut at age nine, changing her last name to Peters, derived from her father's first name, as to avoid ethnic stereotyping
  • After her Broadway debut in 1967, she would eventually earn her first of several Tony nominations only four years later for her work on On the Town
  • While also appearing on television and film, she worked on releasing her own solo albums, several of which have gone on to earn numerous Grammy nominations
  • Author of numerous children's books, mostly in relation to her work with shelter animals
  • Once served on the board of trustees for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Awards

  • 1977Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1977Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music: nominated
  • 1979Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: nominated
  • 1981Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: nominated
  • 1982Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
  • 1987ACE-Actress in a Theatrical or Dramatic Special: winner
  • 1998OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2003Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
  • 2012OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2021OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated