Bernadette Peters Biography

Bernadette Peters is a renowned American actress and singer, born on February 28, 1948. With a career spanning over six decades, she has established herself as a critically acclaimed Broadway performer, having received numerous awards and nominations for her outstanding work. Peters began her career at a young age, performing on stage and screen as a child actress and teenager in the 1960s, including appearances on "Name That Tune," "Juvenile Jury," "The Horn & Hardart Children’s Hour," and "This is Goggle."

Peters' Broadway debut was in 1967 with "Johnny No-Trump," followed by starring roles in "George M!" and "Dames at Sea," which earned her a Drama Desk Award. Her performance in "Song and Dance" brought her both a Drama Desk and a Tony Award. She has also appeared in numerous other notable productions, including "The Most Happy Fella," "The Penny Friend," and "Gypsy" with a national touring company, as well as "Mack and Mabel," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Into the Woods," "The Goodbye Girl," "Annie Get Your Gun," "A Little Night Music," "Follies," and "Hello, Dolly!"

In addition to her stage work, Peters has made a significant impact on the screen, with notable film roles in "Pennies From Heaven," "The Jerk," "The Longest Yard," "Silent Movie," "Annie," " Pink Cadillac," "Slaves of New York," "Woody Allen's Alice," "Impromptu," and "It Runs in the Family." She has also appeared in various television shows, including "The Muppet Show," "The Carol Burnett Show," "Ally McBeal," "Smash," "Mozart in the Jungle," "The Good Fight," "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," and "High Desert."

Peters is also a talented recording artist, having released several solo albums, including "Sondheim, Etc., Etc.: Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall (The Rest of It)," "Bernadette Peters Loves Rodgers & Hammerstein," and "I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight." She has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards and has won several for her work on Broadway cast albums, including "Gypsy" and "Annie Get Your Gun."

Throughout her career, Peters has been recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry, including seven Tony Award nominations, two wins, and nine Drama Desk Award nominations, with three wins. She has also been honored with a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Peters' dedication to her craft and her enduring talent have made her a beloved and respected figure in the world of entertainment.

In recent years, Peters has continued to perform and act in various productions, including "Coming Up Roses," "Mozart in the Jungle," and "The Good Fight." She has also toured with her solo concert act, "An Evening with Bernadette Peters," which has received critical acclaim. As of 2023, Peters plays the recurring role of Roslyn in the Apple TV+ comedy series "High Desert" and is set to make her West End debut in the tribute revue "Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends" alongside Lea Salonga, with a subsequent transfer to Broadway's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in March 2025.

Peters is also a devoted supporter of various charitable organizations, including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, The Gay Men’s Health Crisis, and her own organization, Broadway Barks, which she co-founded with Mary Tyler Moore to support animal shelters throughout the New York area. Her tireless efforts to support these causes have made a significant impact on the lives of many, and her legacy as a talented and compassionate artist continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world.