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Barbra Streisand
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Barbra Streisand

Actor · born April 24, 1942

$390Molder estimate, as of 2016 · Forbes

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About

Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and filmmaker.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~26Notable work: Funny Girl1968
  2. 26Received the Academy Award for Best ActressApril 14, 1969
  3. 34Notable work: A Star Is BornDecember 17, 1976
  4. 34Received the Academy Award for Best Original SongMarch 28, 1977
  5. ~41Notable work: Yentl1983
  6. ~50Received the Grammy Legend Award1992
  7. ~53Received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award1995
  8. ~73Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom2015

Reported wealth

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2016$390MForbes · current

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