Barbara Hershey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 05, 1948 |
|---|---|
| Age | 78 |
| Birthplace | Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Barbara Hershey's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring roles in films such as 'Beaches', 'Black Swan', 'Hannah and Her Sisters', and 'The Last Temptation of Christ', as well as numerous television performances including 'A Killing in a Small Town' and 'The Staircase'. |
Intro
Barbara Hershey is an acclaimed American actress known for her extensive and diverse film and television career spanning over five decades. She has earned critical praise for a wide range of roles, making her one of the most respected character actresses in the industry.
Early Life & Background
Barbara Hershey was born Barbara Lynn Herzstein in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. She is the youngest of three children in a family of Hungarian Jewish and Presbyterian descent. Hershey attended Hollywood High School, where she began acting in school plays before launching her film career as a teenager.
Career Highlights
- Debuted on the television series 'Gidget' (1965).
- Won an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for 'A Killing in a Small Town' (1990).
- Received Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival for 'A World Apart' (1988) and 'Shy People' (1987).
- Notable roles in 'The Entity' (1982), 'Hannah and Her Sisters' (1986), 'Beaches' (1988), and 'Black Swan' (2010).
- Recurring and leading roles in television series including 'Chicago Hope', 'Once Upon a Time', and 'The Staircase'.
Trivia
- She briefly adopted the stage name Barbara Seagull after a bird's accidental death during a film shoot, but later reverted to Hershey.
- She was in a decade-long relationship with actor David Carradine during the 1970s, with whom she has a son.
- Hershey’s performance in 'Shy People' and 'A World Apart' earned her consecutive Best Actress awards at Cannes, a rare achievement.
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Barbara Hershey is 78 years old.
Barbara Hershey was born the 5 February 1948.
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S..
On Her Birth-Day
About February 5th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: Gretchen Fraser became the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in alpine skiing by securing the gold in the slalom event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
- Day of the week: February 5th, 1948 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Beg Your Pardon by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra (Vocal Marjorie Hughes)
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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