Bette Midler, also known by her informal stage name The Divine Miss M, is an American singer-songwriter,
actress, comedian, film producer and entrepreneur
In a career spanning almost half a century, Midler has been nominated for two Academy Awards, and won three Grammy Awards,
four Golden Globes, three Emmy Awards, and a special Tony Award. She has sold over 30 million albums worldwide
and along with that has also received 4 Gold, 3 Platinum and 3 Multiplatinum albums.
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Also known as:
The Divine Miss M
Born:
December 1, 1945 (age
)
From:
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height:
5'1"
Father:
Fred Midler (housepainter; died late 1980s)
Mother:
Ruth Midler (died late 1980s)
Sister:
Susan Midler (older; mental-health administrator)
Judith Midler (older; died in 1968, hit by car)
Brother:
Daniel Midler (younger; born mentally impaired)
Spouse:
Martin Von Haselberg
(performance artist; German; started dating in September of 1984; married on December 16th, 1984)
Daughter:
Sophie Frederica Alohilani Von Haselberg (born on November 14th, 1986 at 8:45 p.m)
Education:
Radford High School in Honolulu, Hawaii (graduated in 1963)
University of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii (majored in Drama; only one year)
Herbert Berghof Studio, New York, New York
Genres:
Vocal, pop, adult contemporary, comedy
Occupations:
Singer-songwriter, actress, comedian, author, producer, activist
Instruments:
Vocals, ukulele
Years active:
1965-present
Associated acts:
Barry Manilow
Filmography:
30+ Films including:
The Rose (1979)
(won Golden Globe and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for)
Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)
Ruthless People (1986)
Outrageous Fortune (1987)
Beaches (1988)
Scenes from a Mall (1991)
For the Boys (1991)
(won Golden Globe for)
Gypsy (1993)
(won Golden Globe for)
Get Shorty (1995)
The First Wives Club (1996)
The Stepford Wives (2004)
Parental Guidance (2012)
Bette Midler Quotes:
"I knew being a performer was a way out."
"I try not to drink too much, because when I'm drunk, I bite."
Bette Midler Awards:
People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series, Bette (2001)
TV Guide Awards: Actress of the Year in a New Series, Bette (2001)
American Comedy Awards: Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication, Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1998)
Emmy Awards: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program, Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1997)
Women in Film Crystal Awards: Crystal Award (1997)
American Comedy Awards: Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, GET SHORTY (1996)
National Board of Review: Best Ensemble Performance, THE FIRST WIVES CLUB (1996)
Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV, GYPSY (1994)
American Comedy Awards: Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1993)
Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1992)
Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical, FOR THE BOYS (1992)
American Comedy Awards: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role), BIG BUSINESS (1989)
People's Choice Awards: Favorite Comedy Motion Picture Actress (1989)
American Comedy Awards: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role), OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE (1988)
ShoWest Award: Female Star of the Year (1988)
American Cinematheque Gala Tribute: American Cinematheque Award (1987)
American Comedy Awards: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role), RUTHLESS PEOPLE (1987)
American Comedy Awards: Funniest Female Performer of the Year (1987)
American Comedy Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy (1987)
Women in Film Crystal Awards: Jack Oakie Comedy Award (1985)
Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy, THE ROSE (1980)
Golden Globe Awards: New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Female, THE ROSE (1980)
Emmy Awards: Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music, Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1978)
Hasty Pudding Theatricals: Woman of the Year (1976)