About
Bette Midler (/bɛt ˈmɪdlər/ bet MID-lər; born December 1, 1945) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and author. Throughout her five-decade career, Midler has received numerous accolades, including four Golden Globe Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Kennedy Center Honor, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a British Academy Film Award. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Midler began her professional career in several off-off-Broadway plays before her engagements in Fiddler on the Roof and Salvation on Broadway in the late 1960s. She came to prominence in 1970 when she began singing at the Continental Baths. In this local gay bathhouse, she managed to build up a core following. Since 1970, Midler has released 14 studio albums as a solo artist, selling over 30 million records worldwide, and has received four Gold, three...
Known for
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
SeinfeldSeries • 1989
The NannySeries • 1993
American MastersSeries • 1986
Hocus PocusMovie • 1993
The Addams FamilyMovie • 2019
Hocus Pocus 2Movie • 2022
Oliver & CompanyMovie • 1988
The PoliticianSeries • 2019
What Women WantMovie • 2000
The Stepford WivesMovie • 2004
The Addams Family 2Movie • 2021
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty GaloreMovie • 2010
The First Wives ClubMovie • 1996
Get ShortyMovie • 1995
StepsMovie • 2026
Sitting in Bars with CakeMovie • 2023
Parental GuidanceMovie • 2012
The WomenMovie • 2008
Ruthless PeopleMovie • 1986
BeachesMovie • 1988
Big BusinessMovie • 1988
Then She Found MeMovie • 2007
The GloriasMovie • 2020