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Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is a singer, actress and comedienne. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, she majored in drama at the University of Hawaii, but got her start singing in gay bathhouses in New York City where, among others, she became friends with Barry Manilow, who was her piano accompanist. He produced her first major album, The Divine Miss M (also the name by which she is known to her fans.)Midler appeared in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway, but it was her singing that made her a star. She was tapped for the pseudobiographical role of the drug-addled rock music star in The Rose, modeled after Janis Joplin. In her first film role, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
In 19861986 is a common year starting on Wednesday. Events January January 1 Spain and Portugal enter the European Community January 1 Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands and is separated from the Netherlands Antilles. January 9 After losing a pa, director Paul MazurskyPaul Mazursky is an American actor and film director. He made his film debut in Stanley Kubrick's first feature, Fear and Desire''. His first film as director was Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice''. He also directed Alex in Wonderland An Unmarried Woman and Scen cast her in Down and Out in Beverly Hills , beginning a successful comedic acting career. She appeared in such other popular comedies as Ruthless PeopleThe 1986 movie Ruthless People stars Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Judge Reinhold and Helen Slater. 1986 films., Outrageous Fortune and Big Business .
In 19881988 is a leap year starting on Friday (click on link for calendar). Events January January 2 Georgia celebrates its bicentennial statehood. January 9 Connecticut celebrates its bicentennial statehood. January 26 Australia celebrates its bicentennial day. she starred in the film BeachesBeaches is a 1988 movie adapted by Mary Agnes Donoghue from the novel Beaches by Iris Rainer Dart. It was directed by Garry Marshall, and stars Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray, Lainie Kazan, Mayim Bialik and Marcie Leeds. Rich gir. Midler sang several of the film's songs including " Wind Beneath My Wings ," which became one of Midler's most popular hits, receiving multiple Grammy Awards. Her rendition of 1990'sEvents January January 3 Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 Lt Gen Bazilio Olara Okello The man who led the coup aginst Dr Apo " From a Distance " also earned her a Grammy and is another of her most popular songs.
Other films include Scenes From a Mall , For the BoysFor the Boys is a 1991 movie which tells the story of an actress/singer who teams with another entertainer to entertain American troops through the years. The movie was adapted by Marshall Brickman, Neal Jimenez and Lindy Laub from a story by Jimenez and (for which she was again nominated for an Academy Award), Hocus Pocus, The First Wives Club , and The Stepford Wives. Her television work includes a production of Gypsy and her sitcom Bette .
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