Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Petersis an American actress, singer and children's book author. Over the course of a career that has spanned five decades, she has starred in musical theatre, films and television, as well as performing in solo concerts and recordings. She is one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers, having received nominations for seven Tony Awards, winning two, and nine Drama Desk Awards, winning three. Four of the Broadway cast albums on which she has starred have won Grammy Awards...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionStage Actress
Date of Birth28 February 1948
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
The first big lead that I had on Broadway was in a show called La Strada.
When there's a terrible illness like AIDS sweeping through, you help people.
The challenge of film is making it right there at that moment, and then you get to move on.
I lost a very dear friend who lived with AIDS for about 17 years. Rejecting early treatments that were iffy, he thought he saved himself. I really miss him a lot.
Getting plenty of sleep is always great. It really is. I have a girlfriend who's sending me a slant board.
I feel strongly for gay marriage to be accepted.
I know Mama Rose is a great role and I love having a chance to do it.
I've been fortunate in my career to have performed in revivals of great musicals and to have originated roles in musicals that have in turn been revived. And I'm not dead!
Singing lessons are like body building for your larynx.
No One Is Alone by Stephen Sondheim is all about thinking for yourself and being your own person.
You've got to be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?