Bernadette Peters is an American actress, singer, and children’s book author. Over a career spanning more than six decades, she has starred in musical theatre, television and film, performed in solo concerts and released recordings.
Peters began her career in the theater, appearing in the original Broadway productions of Fiddler on the Roof (1964) and Merrily We Roll Along (1970). She won her first Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in Dames at Sea (1966).
Peters went on to star in a number of other successful Broadway musicals, including A Chorus Line (1975), Song and Dance (1979), Annie Get Your Gun (1983), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979), and Gypsy (2003). She won her second Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Song and Dance.
Peters has also had a successful career in television and film. She starred in the television musicals Cinderella (1997) and Annie (1999), and she has appeared in films such as Silent Movie (1976), Pennies from Heaven (1981), and The Jerk (1979).
Peters is a gifted singer and actress, and she is known for her versatile voice and her ability to tackle a wide range of musical styles. She is also a talented comedienne, and she is often praised for her wit and her ability to connect with audiences.
What awards has Bernadette Peters won?
Bernadette Peters has won many awards throughout her career, including:
Two Tony Awards: Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Dames at Sea (1966) and Best Actress in a Musical for Song and Dance (1980)
A Grammy Award: Best Children’s Album for Broadway: The Music of Richard Rodgers (1999)
An Emmy Award: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program for The 1993 Kennedy Center Honors (1993)
A Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (2006)
The Isabelle Stevenson Award (2012)
She has also been nominated for numerous other awards, including the Golden Globe Award, the Drama Desk Award, and the Outer Critics Circle Award.
What movies did Bernadette Peters play in?
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies | Allison | |
| 1974 | The Longest Yard | Miss Toot | |
| 1976 | W.C. Fields and Me | Melody | |
| Silent Movie | Vilma Kaplan | ||
| Vigilante Force | Little Dee | ||
| 1979 | The Jerk | Marie | |
| 1981 | Tulips | Rutanya Wallace | |
| Pennies from Heaven | Eileen | ||
| Heartbeeps | Aqua | ||
| 1982 | Annie | Lily St. Regis | |
| 1989 | Slaves of New York | Eleanor | |
| Pink Cadillac | Lou Ann McGuinn | ||
| Dragon and Slippers | Guinevere | Voice | |
| 1990 | Alice | Muse | |
| 1991 | Impromptu | Marie D’Agoult | |
| 1997 | Anastasia | Sophie | Voice |
| Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas | Angelique | Voice | |
| 1998 | Barney’s Great Adventure | Singer, title song | |
| 1999 | Snow Days | Elise Ellis | original title Let It Snow |
| Wakko’s Wish | Rita | Voice | |
| 2003 | It Runs in the Family | Rebecca Gromberg | |
| The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration | Sue | Voice | |
| 2007 | Come le formiche | Mary Ann | AKA Wine and Kisses |
| 2011 | Coming Up Roses | Diane | Released in 2012 |
| 2014 | Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return | Glinda | Voice |
| 2016 | 10 Little Rubber Ducks | Narrator | Voice |
| 2020 | The Broken Hearts Gallery | Eva Woolf | |
| 2021 | Tick, Tick… Boom! | “Sunday” Legend | Cameo |