Barbra Streisand net worth: American singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker, Barbra Joan Streisand has a net worth of $340 million.
Barbra Joan Streisand is a legendary American singer as well as an actress who has managed to show her excellence in both the art fields in an impressive way. One of the highly regarded entertainers of all times, Barbra has earned two Academy awards for her acting and ten Grammy awards that have proved her significance in American music industry. Barbra has been actively entertaining us since 1995.
Born on April 24, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, Barbra was raised in a Jewish household. From her parents, she has Russian, Ukrainian as well as Polish ancestry. A bright and smart student, Barbra became found her inclination towards entertainment as a teenager and hoped to become an actress someday. In her childhood days, she was often noted by people as a girl with a beautiful voice, which gradually shaped her career in singing.
In 1963, Barbra released her debut album entitled “The Barbra Streisand Album” which became her first step towards a grand future in music industry. She gradually became more and more famous as she released more albums like “People”, “Butterfly”, “A Star is Born”, “Guilty” and many more. Till date, Barbra has released a total of thirty-seven albums, the recent being “Partners” which was released in 2014.
For her grand contribution in the field of music, she has already been awarded with ten Grammy Awards including the “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award” as well as the “Grammy Legend Award. One of the highest selling artists of all time, Barbra has sold more than two hundred and forty-five million copies of her albums worldwide.
Apart from singing, Barbra has also managed to touch heights in her acting career. She has acted in a total of eighteen movies till date, all of which have been successful. She has appeared in movies like “Funny Girl”, “Funny Lady”, “A Star is Born”, “The Owl and the Pussycat” and many more. She has also been induced to “Hollywood Walk of Fame”.
As of now, the seventy-five year old legendary artist leads a married life with James Brolin. The mother of a child, Barbra currently resides in Malibu, California. As of 2015, her net worth counts at a fabulous $340 million.
Quick Facts about Barbra Streisand
Full Name: Barbra Joan Streisand
Profession: Actress, singer
Height: 5ft 5 in
Weight: 145lbs
Ethnicity: Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Jewish
Nationality: American
Date of Birth: April 24, 1942
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Education: Erasmus High School
Marital status: Married to James Brolin
Astrological sign: Taurus