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Bebe Neuwirth
Also known as Beatrice Jane Neuwirth
- Born
- Dec 31, 1958age 67
- height
- 5'4" (or 162 cm)
- nationality
- American
Career
Active 1980 – present
Biography
About Bebe Neuwirth
Bebe Neuwirth is an American actress, singer, and dancer who has earned two Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Drama Desk Award over a career spanning more than four decades. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on December 31, 1958, she made her Broadway debut in 1980 in A Chorus Line. Within a few years, she won her first Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Nickie in the 1986 revival of Sweet Charity, and her second for Best Actress in a Musical for playing Velma Kelly in the 1996 revival of Chicago. Her other notable stage credits include Lola in Damn Yankees (1994) and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family (2010).
On television, Neuwirth became widely known for her role as Dr. Lilith Sternin, the wife of Frasier Crane, on the sitcom Cheers and its spin-off Frasier. That character earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She later appeared in Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005–2006), Madam Secretary (2014–2017), Blue Bloods (2013–2019), and The Good Fight (2018–2021), and she is currently featured in Julia. Her film work includes Nora Shepherd in Jumanji (1995) and its sequel Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), as well as roles in Say Anything... (1989), Green Card (1990), Bugsy (1991), Celebrity (1998), Summer of Sam (1999), and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003). Neuwirth stands 5'4" with black hair and brown eyes.
With a career that began in 1980 and continues today, Neuwirth has shown remarkable range across musicals, sitcoms, drama, and film. She remains active in her profession, and her work continues to resonate with audiences. Her achievements place her among the most decorated performers of her generation.
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Frequently asked
What roles earned Bebe Neuwirth her Tony Awards?
She won Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Nickie in the 1986 revival of Sweet Charity and Best Actress in a Musical for Velma Kelly in the 1996 revival of Chicago.
Which television character won her two Emmys?
Her portrayal of Dr. Lilith Sternin on Cheers and Frasier earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
How long has Bebe Neuwirth been active in entertainment?
She has been active since 1980, spanning more than 46 years, and she began at age 21.
What is her bra cup size?
Her measurements are 33–24–33 with a B cup.
Did you know
- Her measurements are 33–24–33 with a B cup; she stands 5'4" and weighs 110 lbs.
- She was born on the last day of 1958, December 31.
- Donated to: The profile did not specify any charitable work, so no trivia is included.
- Her role in Jumanji and its sequel marks one of the few instances where an actor reprised a character in a sequel after many years.
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